It was a national rosé day that made me reflect on the
Have you ever heard the saying, “Not just a pretty face?” Well, this wine is the exact embodiment of that saying.
Perlé de Jean is made by Van Loveren Wines and is a lightly sparkled pinot grigio from the hills and plains of Robertson.
The source of the wine’s title is more than just a story. Perlé de Jean gets its name from the late and effervescent matriarch to the Retiefs of Van Loveren. The label design is a loving tribute to her and the magnificent garden she and husband Hennie established with the estate in 1939.
Medium weight, crisp, pure expression of summer on the palate, with good grip and fine extract, elegant fruit and lingering persistence with vibrant plum and ripe berry fruit on the palate. -Van Loveren

You will not regret trying this, even if you’re not a rosé fan. I’ve seen this wine stocked pretty much everywhere. Most notable places, makro, checkers, etc at about R80 a bottle. Enjoy!