{"product_id":"waterford-rose-mary-2025","title":"Waterford Rose-Mary 2025","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Waterford Rose-Mary 2025 is an elegant, dry rosé crafted in the traditional Provence-inspired Blanc de Noir style. Rather than relying on a single grape variety, Waterford creates Rose-Mary from an unusually complex blend of nine red grape varieties, led by Shiraz and Tempranillo. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is sourced predominantly from Waterford Estate, with additional grapes selected from vineyards elsewhere in Stellenbosch. The 2025 growing season was characterised by mild summer conditions, cool evenings and a slightly later harvest, allowing for extended ripening while retaining freshness and balanced acidity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly around three hours of skin contact is allowed during whole-bunch pressing, producing Rose-Mary's distinctive pale blush colour without extracting excessive tannin. The wine then follows a white-wine-style vinification before spending four months on its fine lees, adding texture and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a beautifully dry and refreshing rosé combining white peach, strawberry and apricot with delicate floral notes and a long mineral finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003eDelicate pale blush pink, reflecting the short skin contact and Blanc de Noir production method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eElegant and aromatic, with white peach and rose water at the forefront. Subtle strawberry, apricot and delicate floral notes emerge with time in the glass. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eFresh and beautifully balanced. White peach is joined by fresh strawberry and ripe apricot, with bright natural acidity providing lift. Fine-lees maturation contributes subtle texture without sacrificing the wine's light, refreshing character. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eLong, clean and complex, with lingering stone fruit and a refreshing mineral backbone that gives the wine excellent precision and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 vintage has already performed extremely well, with several accolades worth highlighting on the product page:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e92 Points – Winemag.co.za Rosé Report 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold – Rosé Wine \u0026amp; Spirit Challenge 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWCellar Top 10 South African Wines of 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze Medal \/ 85 Points – Investec Trophy Wine Show 2026 \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 92-point Winemag score is particularly impressive for a wine positioned as a fresh, accessible rosé rather than a high-priced collector's wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waterford Estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose-Mary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Western Cape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry Rosé \/ Blanc de Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mark le Roux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Predominantly Waterford Estate with additional Stellenbosch fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole-bunch pressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Contact:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 months on fine lees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.18 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.44\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screwcap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0–3 years from production \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rose-Mary is particularly interesting because Waterford uses a diverse collection of Mediterranean and Bordeaux varieties rather than a conventional rosé blend:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e35% Shiraz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20% Tempranillo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13% Malbec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10% Grenache\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9% Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7% Cinsaut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4% Mourvèdre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1% Sangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1% Barbera\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Waterford Estate","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":45411975790615,"sku":null,"price":179.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3026\/9496\/files\/Waterford_Rose-Mary_2025.jpg?v=1786882600","url":"https:\/\/mothercityliquor.co.za\/pt\/products\/waterford-rose-mary-2025","provider":"Mothercity Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}