Lighthouse Rose

RoséSyrahSustainableWomen-Led

WatermelonFloral JasmineStone FruitBalanced Acidity

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Details

Variety

Syrah

Style

Rosé

Region

Walker Bay

Appellation

Walker Bay

Producer

Benguela Cove

Country

South Africa

Trade Materials

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The Inspiration

The Lighthouse Range was created to entice the palate with all the special qualities brought to you by a cool climate wine, while being more approachable and accessible in its youth. As an ode to the treacherous yet extraordinary Cape coast, a lighthouse was built at the Benguela Cove winery, overlooking the vineyards, Bot River lagoon and Atlantic Ocean. This rosé champions Syrah as signature grape for this cool terroir and the vineyards were managed and farmed to preserve freshness and aromatics for the making of rosé. While fostering the essence of Provence-style rosé’s that are known for balance and class, it also captures that quintessential cool- climate elegance and freshness. Syrah adds fullness and plush red fruit, the early harvesting of the grapes adds tension, floral and stone fruit notes and frames the wine with a distinctive acidity.

About Benguela Cove

Cool climate wines from the shores of the lagoon

Benguela Cove is a prestigious wine estate on the shores of the Walker Bay lagoon in South Africa's Western Cape. Founded by Penny Streeter OBE, one of the most accomplished entrepreneurs in South Africa, the estate has been transformed since 2013 through her sheer determination and vision. At one time living in a homeless refuge with three children, Penny built a business empire that includes Benguela Cove, a testament to hard work and tenacity. The estate's identity is deeply connected to the Streeter family's journey between South Africa and England. A swallow (symbolising migration) represents this transatlantic connection and the family's commitment to blending cultures, values and traditions across both nations. Proudly boasting some of the most sought-after terroirs in the Western Cape overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Benguela Cove has unique and beautiful stories to tell. Brought to life on the shores of the lagoon, cool maritime winds caress the vines, resulting in a cooler median daytime temperature that allows for slow ripening and preserves the gentle characteristics of these cool-climate wines. Proudly carrying the stamp of Wine of Origin Walker Bay, all wines are crafted with minimal intervention by award-winning cellar master Johann Fourie, producing wines celebrated for their exceptional quality and distinctive character. The estate has been ranked among the World's Best Vineyards in successive years: number 53 in 2023 and number 86 in 2024.

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