A taste of paradise
A taste of paradise
At Mount Rozier, we are focussed on producing cool climate, elegant wines with zero compromise on quality.
We make wines that are intricate, elegant and true to our terroir and the climatic benefits of our region.
Our Philosophy
Mount Rozier estate’s philosophy is one of minimum intervention. The aim of which is to create top-quality, wines that intricately integrate the tension between remaining true to the terroir, and finding their own unique expression of it. The estate is entirely committed to being environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. Those behind Mount Rozier have a keen eye on the sustainable and ethical production of their wine. There is a tangible and deep respect for the environment, clearly apparent in farming practices that are integrated as closely to nature as is possible. As well as being WEITA, IPW and BWI champion status. The wine is made in a 350-ton crush solar powered winery and parcels of fruit have been sourced from vineyards that are Fairtrade certified.
Our Wines
At the Mount Rozier Estate, we do things differently. We endeavour to produce top-quality wines with a focus on minimal interference winemaking, ultimately allowing nature to run its course. Using only the very best French oak, we simply add a touch of complexity and sophistication.
THE BEEKEEPER
Merlot
THE WILD PEACOCK
Chardonnay
PETIT ROZIER
Cape Red
The Mount Rozier Family
At Mount Rozier, we are focussed on producing cool climate, elegant wines with zero compromise on quality. We make wines that are intricate, elegant and true to our terroir and the climatic benefits of our region.
Rollo Gabb
Director
Rollo has been working with Mount Rozier since its conception. He joined the wine industry in 1997, and having gained experience working vintages at Wirra Wirra in Australia and Highfield in New Zealand, joined Western Wines in 1998. He spent eight years selling wine to major multiples and retailers and has additional experience of the on-trade, having been involved in London’s successful FINO, Barrafina and Quo Vadis restaurants.
Rollo Gabb
Director
Rollo has been working with Mount Rozier since its conception. He joined the wine industry in 1997, and having gained experience working vintages at Wirra Wirra in Australia and Highfield in New Zealand, joined Western Wines in 1998. He spent eight years selling wine to major multiples and retailers and has additional experience of the on-trade, having been involved in London’s successful FINO, Barrafina and Quo Vadis restaurants.
Leon Esterhuizen
Mike Dawson
Quality in the Vineyards
Our winemaking team strongly believe that specific ‘Terroir’is fundamental to the production of premium quality wine. The Estates varying south easterly and south westerly slopes lie between 120m and 270m above sea level and are cooled by the coastal breezes. We use natural pesticides to retain the areas Biodiversity and have large areas left out to encourage natural birdlife and indigenous plant species to thrive. As well as achieveing IPW and BWI status – we hope now to be ISO 9022 by 2014. With the purchase of Mount Rozier by the Gabb family in 2011, new plantings of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay have added to the existing blocks. We have selected rootstocks and clones of the highest quality that are most suitable for our microclimate. Rigorous pruning ensures very low yields – with our business model based on 3 tons per acre.
Working With Nature
Whilst not certified organic, we follow a wide number of organic principles in our vineyard with a view to working closely with nature to produce the very best fruit possible
CONTACT US
PO Box 3040, Somerset West, 7129, South Africa
