Moving way south of Spain is South Africa.  Last year, South Africa produced one of the most interesting rosés that I had the opportunity to try.   The spicy nature of Pinotage produced something unique for a rosé, adding in elements of leather and red fruit.  Can Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé hold onto the ground that The Beach House gained?

Sight:  A firm pink, that leans toward red

Smell:  Raspberries are prominent, but are slightly past peak, as are hints of currants and plum.    The currant and cranberry elements that present are more potent.

Sip:  The body is green, but has good elements of strawberry and currant.  The wine hasn’t sustained well in the bottle, and some of the brightness has been robbed from the moderate body.   Touches of tea.

Savor:  The ending is flat, and sudden.  Hints of cherry are thin, and skittish.

It’s no secret that many lower end wines are not meant to be aged.  Rosé is one of those wines that doesn’t tend to age well, and is meant to be consumed while it’s young.  A year on, and Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé just isn’t holding up it’s acidity or flavor.  If you have a bottle, now is a time to consider breaking into it.  If you don’t, look for a bottle of Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2015.

Verdict:  Flat, Flabby, Currant, Past Peak
Rating: 56
Price: $10
South Africa