Stellenbosch
Longridge
The Emily
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Details
Variety
Rosé
Style
Rosé
Region
Stellenbosch
Appellation
Stellenbosch
Producer
Longridge
Country
South Africa
Trade Materials
The Inspiration
Although British born, Emily Hobhouse became an honorary South African through her selfless and courageous actions, which exposed the inhumanity of concentration camps during the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902). This wine is dedicated to her memory, and to brave women fighting for what is right, all over the world. The Emily grows in the oldest viticultural soil in the world - decomposed granite on the lower slopes of the Helderberg Mountain. The vineyard sits in the Helderberg Ward, the coolest pocket of Stellenbosch; cool day-breezes off False Bay and cold night air falling down the mountain give even ripening and good natural acidity. The vineyards are meticulously hand-tended and the crop is reduced to ensure maximum quality. Organic and biodynamic practices are employed - no pesticides, no herbicides, no chemical sprays. The wine is predominantly unwooded Chardonnay, blended with a small amount of lightly wooded Pinot Noir from Elgin. Both varieties were whole-bunch pressed and allowed native-yeast fermentation. The Pinot Noir is transferred to aged wooden barrels, while the Chardonnay stays in tanks to mature on the lees before the two are blended. An extraordinary value, premium quality Rosé!
About Longridge
Wisdom in Wine. The Ridge that Endures.
Longridge is a regenerative wine estate in Stellenbosch, rooted in organic and biodynamic farming and dedicated to producing wines of purity, precision and place. Situated on the cool slopes of the Helderberg - just three miles from False Bay - the estate (Anno 1841) farms with a long-term commitment to soil health, vineyard balance and ecological stewardship. Nguni cattle graze the vineyards, ducks patrol the rows, and a steady maritime influence defines the coolest pocket of the Stellenbosch appellation.
In the cellar, the approach is guided by restraint - allowing the vineyards and vintage to define the character of each wine. The result is a collection of elegant, terroir-driven wines that combine freshness, structure and authenticity with global fine-wine relevance: from estate Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay through structured reds and the celebrated Emily Rosé, all reflecting the unique character of the Helderberg terroir.
