L'Avenir Horizon Rosé de Pinotage 2024
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Description
L'Avenir Wine Estate lies in the heart of Stellenbosch, where cooling maritime influences and decomposed granite soils help shape wines with freshness and definition. Although the estate itself was formally established in 1992, vineyards on the property date back to the earliest days of Stellenbosch winemaking, giving L'Avenir both historical depth and a distinctly modern outlook.
Known particularly for its work with Pinotage, the estate approaches the variety with refinement rather than weight, focusing on purity of fruit and balance. The L'Avenir Horizon Rosé de Pinotage 2024 is made from hand-harvested grapes sourced from several vineyard sites across the estate. Gentle pressing and minimal skin contact preserve the wine’s pale colour and bright aromatics, resulting in a rosé that feels crisp, dry and quietly expressive rather than overtly fruity.
Colour:
Pale sunset pink with delicate coral highlights and a bright, clear appearance.
Nose:
Fresh strawberries, raspberries and pomegranate dominate initially, followed by subtle rose petal and grapefruit aromas with a faint citrus lift.
Palate:
Light-bodied and refreshing, the palate shows crisp acidity alongside clean red berry fruit. Flavours of watermelon, strawberry and ruby grapefruit are supported by a dry, finely textured structure that keeps the wine focused and easy to enjoy.
Finish:
Clean and gently savoury, with lingering notes of cranberry, citrus peel and soft floral spice.
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L'Avenir Horizon Rosé de Pinotage 2024
- Food Pairing : The L'Avenir Horizon Rosé de Pinotage 2024 works particularly well with relaxed, flavour-driven dishes where freshness matters. It pairs naturally with sushi, charcuterie boards, grilled prawns, summer salads with feta, or lightly spiced Cape Malay dishes such as bobotie. The wine’s crisp acidity and dry finish help balance richer or mildly spicy flavours, while the bright red fruit profile complements fresh herbs, seafood and lighter meats without overwhelming them.
- Drink before: Cellaring potential: Best enjoyed within 2–3 years of vintage for freshness and vibrancy.
- Vintage: 2024
- Manufacturer: L'Avenir Wine Estate
- Region: Stellenbosch
- Star Rating: Wine-of-the-Month Club’s Panel Rating: 3 Stars.
- Medals Won: Absa Perold Cape Blend and Pinotage Rosé Awards 2024. 4.5 Stars - Platter’s South African Wine Guide 2025.
- Grapes used to make this wine were grown in: Decomposed granite soils.
- Sugar Content: 2.9g/L
- Alcohol Content: 13.27%
Stock and Delivery:
In Stock: Standard delivery within 5 days
Stock at supplier: Delivery within 10 - 15 days
R99 Nationwide
Free Delivery: On orders over R2 000
Our Guarantee:
We guarantee a full credit on the cost of the wine, no questions asked, and we will also collect the remainder of any pack and refund you in full if you are unhappy with the quality, the service or any aspect of Wine-of-the-Month Club.
Replacements:
In the unlikely event that there is a broken bottle in your case, please tell us immediately and we will credit your account. We reserve the right to substitute product if stock runs out, to the same or higher value of the stock.
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