Rosendal Blog

Emulating more than just the spirit of summer, this bold wine makes no excuses when it comes to delivering the flavour and freshness we all desire in the hot summer months.

An old time favourite.  The Reserve Blue Mountain 2016 has a deep dark hue. Whafts of ripe blackcurrant infused with roasted coffee beans and tobacco leaves line the nose. The palate is rich and densely fruited showing black plum and hints of dark chocolate. The wine has great structure and balance and concludes in a long tapered finish.

Only 4000 bottles produced of the Reserve Rhone Blend 2015.

Bright and inviting lashing crimson red,  perfumed notes of spices and violets, makes for a perfect introduction with subtle whiffs of oak and white pepper contributing to the bouquet.  On the palate juicy and decadent, mouthfuls of ripe red berry flavours that concludes with an unexpected twist towards the end, adding to the complexity of this wine. The firm tannins will ensure beautiful aging.

We are very excited to announce our winners in this year's National Wine Challenge TOP 100 Wine awards.

• DOUBLE PLATINUM - Barony Sophie 2016 
• DOUBLE GOLD - Reserve Classic Cuvee 2016
• DOUBLE GOLD - Rosendal Merlot 2017
• DOUBLE GOLD - Rosendal Sauvignon Blanc 2018

We have very exciting news! Rosendal recently gained exclusive rights to selling a limited release gin distilled by Hope of Hopkins Distillery in Cape Town.

Lucy’s Last of the Summer Wine Gin is crafted with juniper, citrus and peppery cubeb berries, as well as Petit Verdot grapes. It's an amazing plummy-red colour and delicious served with tonic and a slice of orange.

Hope Distillery on Hopkins Street is an artisanal distillery in the heart of Cape Town, that prides itself on crafting small batch gins and other spirits. Ex-lawyers and partners Lucy Beard and Leigh Lisk brings you handcrafted spirits packed full of new flavours and an interesting range of botanicals.