Color: Lesser skin-contact time has brought about a slightly lighter rose-gold Rosé hue. Very much in vogue and extremely pleasing to the beholder.
Nose: Alluring sweet notes of peaches, strawberries, cream, and candyfloss. Subtle notes of cinnamon and Cabernet herbaceousness combine perfectly to entice further investigation.
Palate: Wonderfully round and vivacious, but still exuding class! Our Rosé is elegant and full, with a very opulent creamy textural palate weight. It is both indulgent and just plain delicious.
Even with a slightly lighter color, the charms of our Mulderbosch Rosé will always remain. Cabernet Sauvignon will always be a classy variety and we will always bring all the best of it to the fore.
Vineyard Information
At the core of the Rosé are Cabernet Sauvignon parcels grown and made on the Mulderbosch estate and Stellenbosch surrounds. This is the heart of the Rosé blend, and subsequently, the wine has a distinct Stellenbosch character. Stellenbosch brings a lot of fruit and especially the right type of sweetness (fruit sweetness) to the palate. Swartland has more attack, it is more prominent on the palate but also has a more herbaceous edge to it for interest.
Specs
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Coastal Region (Stellenbosch & Swartland), South Africa
Residual Sugar: 4.3 g/l
Total Acid: 5.7 g/l
pH: 3.43 Free SO2: 26 mg/l
Alcohol: 12.5 %
Total SO2: 132 mg/l
Grape Brix: 21.5° - 22.5°
Winemaker: Henry Kotzé
What’s Included
6-bottles:
6x 2023 Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé
Case:
12x 2023 Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé
Price Comparison
Not all wines for sale on winery website, $180/case MSRP
When Mulderbosch founder, Larry Jacobs, bought the farm in 1989 the community referred to the property as “vuilplasie”, Afrikaans for “dirty little farm”. Shortly after, he partnered with Mike Dobrovic, known as the South African Mr. Sauvignon Blanc, and together they cleaned up the property and planted the first vineyards. A (small) cellar was later built and the first set of wines were released: Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. The dream was to produce wine, but certainly not just any wine; they had to consistently reflect innovation, creativity and excellence.
As an innovator, Mulderbosch was the first producer in the country to successfully create a barrel-fermented style of Chenin Blanc. Trailblazing the infant rosé category with our Rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon continued this thread of innovation. Today, Mulderbosch has achieved commercial success worldwide and has affirmed our identity as a producer of distinctive wines, representative of the soils and climate in which our grapes are grown.
Mulderbosch Vineyards is widely considered one of South Africa’s iconic wineries and has established a reputation for excellence. We are tireless in our pursuit of making wines of the highest quality that honor our proud heritage and can be enjoyed by all.
Available States
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The UPS truck arrived just minutes before I had to rush off to the dress rehearsal of a choral concert I’m performing in this weekend, so there was no time to taste it until later. However, after rehearsal, I enlisted a group of fellow singers, as well as a wine distributor who happened to be with us, to taste and weigh in.
First off, it was fun to try something from South Africa as those wines are hard to find around here. We poured out glasses and admired the lovely color. Then we assessed the aroma; there was little, and what nose we could detect, was odd. The initial taste was pleasant and revealed a dry wine, perhaps with a hint of sweetness, and a faint taste of strawberries. What was strange, however, was that there was no clue that this was from a cabernet sauvignon grape: it didn’t smell like one, nor did it taste like one. And there was an acrid aftertaste. Sadly, none found ourselves wanting a second glass.
Our summation? This wine was neither fish nor fowl. It’s always a treat to be a lab rate–I just wish I could be more enthusiastic about this particular wine.
@digerifoo2 I have enjoyed many pinot noir roses over the years, as well as more generic ones from Provence. I was introduced to South African roses around 8 years ago while traveling in that region and enjoyed those enormously, as well. There is a possibility that this bottle was just off.
I took the below comment to apply context to “no clue”
What was strange, however, was that there was no clue that this was from a cabernet sauvignon grape: it didn’t smell like one, nor did it taste like one.
I have bought a case of this every time it has come up here on Casemates…in fact I think I bought 2 cases last time. My wife and I have loved the previous vintages. I’m debating buying a case of this vintage even though I still have at least a case of previous vintages in the house.
@Drez143 4.3 for me can definitely influence a buying decision. I don’t bat an eyelash at <2.0. That being said it depends on the wine, I drink plenty of wine, German Rieslings as an example, with RS present, so I’m not averse to it per se. Also acidity plays into the equation when it comes to RS and perceived sweetness.
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations.)
2023 Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé - $30 = 25.00%
Our first rattage, so be gentle with us. My wife & I received the email from Alice (Thank You!!) and the Mulderbosh Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé was delivered at 8:00 p.m. Thursday by a dedicated driver in below zero temps.
We are not fans of rosés and have no experience with Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé. We chilled in fridge until Friday evening, then removed about 45 minutes ahead of tasting, so it started pretty cool but was allowed to warm as the evening advanced.
When first poured, the color was sort of an orange-pink (me) or apricot (wife). On the nose, I got floral notes with perhaps some apple. She also got green apple with something she described as metallic.
First sips were not very impressive. I got citrus and floral with a long but slightly sharp, biting finish. She also got citrus with a long finish. We both thought it was a bit tight. Next we had a charcuterie board to pair: cheeses, salamis, prosciutto, nuts and stuffed mushrooms. Much better! We both thought the wine enhanced the flavor of the mild cheeses and yeasty bread, and also paired well with the prosciutto, salami, etc. as well as the nuts. It did not go with the stuffed mushrooms.
We saved some for this morning at room temperature - no major change but it did seem to be more intense in both aroma and flavors. It might benefit from some aeration.
Overall, we thought this was not (for us) a sipping wine, but that it did go well with some food. Although not rosé fans, we would welcome this with the right foods. If Casemates has this priced in the low to mid teens. It should please any rosé fan.
I’m so sad that this got meh reviews. Mulderbosch has always been a full-bodied and delicately fruity rose. If I hadn’t overdone it on Bottled Cheer, I’d be in!
2023 Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé
Tasting Notes
Vineyard Information
Specs
What’s Included
6-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
Not all wines for sale on winery website, $180/case MSRP
About The Winery
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Jan 6 - Wednesday, Jan 8
2023 Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé
6 bottles for $59.99 $10/bottle + $1.33/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $89.99 $7.50/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
Previous offers:
4/13/24 (2022)
2/9/24 (2021)
5/10/23 (2021)
The UPS truck arrived just minutes before I had to rush off to the dress rehearsal of a choral concert I’m performing in this weekend, so there was no time to taste it until later. However, after rehearsal, I enlisted a group of fellow singers, as well as a wine distributor who happened to be with us, to taste and weigh in.
First off, it was fun to try something from South Africa as those wines are hard to find around here. We poured out glasses and admired the lovely color. Then we assessed the aroma; there was little, and what nose we could detect, was odd. The initial taste was pleasant and revealed a dry wine, perhaps with a hint of sweetness, and a faint taste of strawberries. What was strange, however, was that there was no clue that this was from a cabernet sauvignon grape: it didn’t smell like one, nor did it taste like one. And there was an acrid aftertaste. Sadly, none found ourselves wanting a second glass.
Our summation? This wine was neither fish nor fowl. It’s always a treat to be a lab rate–I just wish I could be more enthusiastic about this particular wine.
@ehengen how would you say it compares to other roses you’ve encountered?
@digerifoo2 I have enjoyed many pinot noir roses over the years, as well as more generic ones from Provence. I was introduced to South African roses around 8 years ago while traveling in that region and enjoyed those enormously, as well. There is a possibility that this bottle was just off.
@ehengen No clue? It says Cabernet Sauvignon on the label.
@ddeuddeg @ehengen
I took the below comment to apply context to “no clue”
@ehengen @rjquillin Actually, I got that. I just was overwhelmed by the urge to be a smart aleck.
@ddeuddeg @ehengen
And yet again we’re missing that needed sarcasm font
@ehengen @rjquillin Hoping in vain for that one, I’m afraid.
Stellenbosch region history lesson: https://www.vivino.com/wine-regions/533
I have bought a case of this every time it has come up here on Casemates…in fact I think I bought 2 cases last time. My wife and I have loved the previous vintages. I’m debating buying a case of this vintage even though I still have at least a case of previous vintages in the house.
Note there is a bit of residual sugar in this…
@kaolis good catch. Although it is less residual sugar than previous vintages.
@kaolis at 4.3g/l, it’s still a dry wine.
Is 4.3 considered high for you?
@Drez143 4.3 for me can definitely influence a buying decision. I don’t bat an eyelash at <2.0. That being said it depends on the wine, I drink plenty of wine, German Rieslings as an example, with RS present, so I’m not averse to it per se. Also acidity plays into the equation when it comes to RS and perceived sweetness.
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: tax and shipping are not included in savings calculations.)
2023 Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé - $30 = 25.00%
Our first rattage, so be gentle with us. My wife & I received the email from Alice (Thank You!!) and the Mulderbosh Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé was delivered at 8:00 p.m. Thursday by a dedicated driver in below zero temps.
We are not fans of rosés and have no experience with Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé. We chilled in fridge until Friday evening, then removed about 45 minutes ahead of tasting, so it started pretty cool but was allowed to warm as the evening advanced.
When first poured, the color was sort of an orange-pink (me) or apricot (wife). On the nose, I got floral notes with perhaps some apple. She also got green apple with something she described as metallic.
First sips were not very impressive. I got citrus and floral with a long but slightly sharp, biting finish. She also got citrus with a long finish. We both thought it was a bit tight. Next we had a charcuterie board to pair: cheeses, salamis, prosciutto, nuts and stuffed mushrooms. Much better! We both thought the wine enhanced the flavor of the mild cheeses and yeasty bread, and also paired well with the prosciutto, salami, etc. as well as the nuts. It did not go with the stuffed mushrooms.
We saved some for this morning at room temperature - no major change but it did seem to be more intense in both aroma and flavors. It might benefit from some aeration.
Overall, we thought this was not (for us) a sipping wine, but that it did go well with some food. Although not rosé fans, we would welcome this with the right foods. If Casemates has this priced in the low to mid teens. It should please any rosé fan.
@dmischke99
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I got a case of the 2022 last time, and we loved it. At this cost, I’ll roll with another case!
I loved this before, in for another case.
Same here. My experience with past vintages has been great. No brainer auto buy!
FYI there’s a crossover event over at meh.com today. It’s a light Prosecco from Spain. No lab rats on it, but it’s pretty cheap at $99/case.
/showme blinking-candied-winter
With recent $20 off coupon, works out to $70 a case. Although LabRats didn’t seem impressed, other folks seemed to enjoy, so fingers crossed.
I’m so sad that this got meh reviews. Mulderbosch has always been a full-bodied and delicately fruity rose. If I hadn’t overdone it on Bottled Cheer, I’d be in!
We’ve had this a few times, and we always go through it quickly. In for a case!!