Aaldering Florence Wines Triumph with Double Gold at Gilbert & Gaillard

We are thrilled to announce that both our Aaldering Florence Pinotage Rosé 2023 and our Aaldering Florence Chenin Blanc 2023 won Double Gold in the recent Gilbert & Gaillard awards. Our Florence Chenin Blanc 2023 scored 92/100. This rich and layered wine offers strong citrus and stone fruit flavours on the palate and a full, creamy finish. Bring the glass to your nose and discover delicious aromas of stone fruit and quince.

Gilbert & Gaillard also awarded our Florence Pinotage Rosé 2023 a score of 90/100. This beautiful light salmon wine now comes in a transparent bottle, giving a fresh look to a long-time favorite. With strawberry and red cherry on the fruit-forward nose, this rosé, made from our iconic Pinotage grape, is rich and full on the red berry palate with a lengthy and dry finish. Enjoy this crisp and refreshing wine on a hot sunny day! Or, if the rain is falling, sip a glass and be transported to warm, balmy days and happy memories!

Let’s not forget our other Florence wines.

Our recently released Sauvignon Blanc / Chardonnay 2023 is a unique blend of our two white wine grapes and is a fantastic choice for many occasions. The Sauvignon Blanc contributes green guava notes and floral petals, while the Chardonnay enhances this blend with lemon curd and toasted butter aromas. Toasted hazelnuts and a delightful warm spicy profile add extra depth and complexity. A rounded crème brulée body, supported by fresh acidity, adds length to the rich finish of this opulent synergy between Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Enjoy this delightful wine as an aperitif, or as our European friends head towards warmer weather, with a lunch of fish, chicken, and herb-forward sauces.

Some beautiful red wines from our Florence range offer our South African friends the perfect companion to enjoy in front of the fire as we start experiencing the first rainy days of autumn.

Our Florence Winemakers Selection Cape Blend 2022 features our winemaker’s selection of mainly Pinotage, supported by Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. This wine is beautifully fruit-driven, with expressive aromas teeming with ample deep red cherry fruit, cigar smoke, and decadent sweet caramel, all balanced with soft, smooth polished tannins. This blend shows the synergy between these grape varieties and will surprise you with great complexity, elegance, and balance.

Our Florence Barrel Selection NV offers a wonderful marriage of our Estate Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinotage, expressing aromas of cassis, dark plums, and herbs intertwined with a rich mouthfeel of ripe fruit, pepper spice, and supple polished tannins.

South African friends can buy these wines directly from our online store here. For our friends further afield, please email our Global Marketing & Sales Manager Gert-Jan Posthuma at gertjan@aaldering.co.za or call +27 (0) 64 601 6650.