Circumstance Cape Coral 2025

Waterkloof, teknisk ark/fact sheet (waterkloofwines.co.za – linket fra waterkloofwines.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2025 Waterkloof Circumstance Cape Coral; druer: Mourvèdre; alkohol 13%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Fact sheet: IT’S REALLY ALL ABOUT THE VINEYARDS Mourvèdre is one of the most underrated red grape wine varieties and it goes by 95 other names, including Mataró, which is used in Portugal. It is a well-known rosé variety used in regions such as Provence and the Rhône Valley in France. Our Circumstance Cape Coral Mourvèdre is produced from grapes on the slopes of the Schapenberg as well as the rest of the Stellenbosch wine growing region, characterized by relatively mild winters and long, warm summers. The vines are cultivated under dryland conditions and planted in a combination of sandstone and deep red soils which provide adequate water for this late ripening variety. A GENTLE HAND Grapes were hand harvested and hand sorted, followed by a gentle whole bunch pressing in our new horizontal basket press, to extract only the finest juice. No further maceration of the juice with the skins was allowed, nor the addition of extraction enzymes or settling agents, which resulted in a very light salmon colour rosé. The juice was run down via gravity into tank and left to settle naturally for 12 hours. From there, we racked the clean juice off to wooden fermenters to start the fermentation spontaneously, relying on wild yeasts that occur naturally in the vineyard. The reason why we ferment in our older wooden fermenters is to ensure a slow ingress of oxygen throughout the process and therefore a longer fermentation without picking up any oak aromas. The wine was then left on the primary lees for an extended period to add further complexity before bottling. AND A FEW PRAYERS TO MOTHER NATURE – 2024/2025 GROWING SEASON The 2025 vintage on the cool slopes of the Schapenberg will be remembered for its poise and precision. A mild, dry growing season, tempered by Atlantic breezes, allowed for slow, even ripening and excellent balance between sugar and acidity. White varietals such as Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc show lifted aromatics and fine texture, while early reds offer purity of fruit and supple tannins. Later-ripening varieties, including Cabernet and Syrah, display depth, structure, and strong ageing potential. With slightly lower yields, the focus is firmly on quality. Ongoing regenerative farming practices—cover crops, minimal soil disturbance, and increased biodiversity—have strengthened vine resilience, improved soil health, and enhanced the clarity of site expression. […]