Fresh summer berries giving way to apricot, with a gently lingering, balanced finish, a Provence-style rose built from dry-land Western Cape fruit. Thomson and Scott, the B Corp behind Noughty, spins the alcohol out under vacuum at a low temperature to protect the wine's real character.
Region: Western Cape, South Africa
Grapes: 98% Chenin Blanc, 2% Pinotage
Sweetness: Semi-sweet (28 g/L residual sugar)
Body: Light to medium
Key ingredients: Dealcoholized Chenin Blanc and Pinotage wine. Contains sulfites.
Good to know: Dealcoholized by spinning cone under vacuum at low temperature, after 14 days of fermentation and two months on the lees. Gluten-free. Contains sulfites, under 150 mg per liter.
How to enjoy: Serve around 40 to 45 degrees F with crudites and hummus, a summer salad, or a berry tart.
Swizzle's Take: This is our go to summer rose when someone wants real Provence style, not candy.
