Simonsig

Kaapse Vonkel Brut Rosé Blend

8.738 ratings
8.912 pro ratings
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Rosé Blend
Potato, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Turkey, Pork, Herbs, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Nuts & Seeds, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, Baking Spices, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Quinoa, Sweet Potato, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Jake Hajer

Bright peach, strawberry taffy, green peppercorn-tart-spice. Background of charred, bitter grapefruit rind. Refreshing , interesting peach-pink in color.

Bright peach, strawberry taffy, green peppercorn-tart-spice. Background of charred, bitter grapefruit rind. Refreshing , interesting peach-pink in color.

Jun 18th, 2020
Allison Lyzenga

Huge day of tasting in Stellenbosch, so no complete tasting notes; high acid, tart strawberries and red currant

Huge day of tasting in Stellenbosch, so no complete tasting notes; high acid, tart strawberries and red currant

Feb 16th, 2020
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2017 / color of salmon, raspberries, pleasant

Vintage 2017 / color of salmon, raspberries, pleasant

Jun 18th, 2019
Randy Fuller

A Pinot trifecta: Noir, Meunier and Pinotage, the South African grape. The wine bubbles up vigorously, but the festive nature disappears quickly. The nose is earthy, but fairly muted in that respect and in that of the red fruit. Palate-wise, the wine disappoints a bit. It does have a tasty, savory flavor and a nice shot of acidity, but I wanted a little more fruit expression. Maybe I should stop complaining and just enjoy what is a thoroughly drinkable, but slightly underwhelming bubbly.

A Pinot trifecta: Noir, Meunier and Pinotage, the South African grape. The wine bubbles up vigorously, but the festive nature disappears quickly. The nose is earthy, but fairly muted in that respect and in that of the red fruit. Palate-wise, the wine disappoints a bit. It does have a tasty, savory flavor and a nice shot of acidity, but I wanted a little more fruit expression. Maybe I should stop complaining and just enjoy what is a thoroughly drinkable, but slightly underwhelming bubbly.

Mar 3rd, 2018
Denis Roudenko

15/20 (86/100)

15/20 (86/100)

Jul 29th, 2015
Mark Buckley

Loving this Simonsig 2012 Brut Rose #bubbles from @quintwines #SouthAfrica

Loving this Simonsig 2012 Brut Rose #bubbles from @quintwines #SouthAfrica

May 24th, 2015
Mark Buckley

Love this Simonsig Brut Rose from @quintwines South Africa

Love this Simonsig Brut Rose from @quintwines South Africa

Jan 31st, 2015
Mark Buckley

Love this Simonsig Brut Rose from South Africa

Love this Simonsig Brut Rose from South Africa

Nov 23rd, 2014
Denis Roudenko

15.5/20 (86/100)

15.5/20 (86/100)

Jul 28th, 2014
Denis Roudenko

15.5/20 (87/100)

15.5/20 (87/100)

Apr 24th, 2014