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Created by a socially conscious wine company that reinvests half its annual net profits into South African wine-farming communities, Rosé Bubbles brings purpose and a sense of adventure to every occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFounders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charlie Brain and Walker Brow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Collaborators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trizanne Barnard and Bruce Jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Cinsault\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 37 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Training:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional bush vines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry-farmed, unirrigated vineyards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decomposed granite and shale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handpicked, typically January through February\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle whole-bunch pressing with limited skin contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small-batch fermentation with indigenous yeasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation and Aging Vessels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOak Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSparkling Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbonated in micro-batches with added CO2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol by Volume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.8 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.7 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crown cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSocial Commitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50% of annual net profits pledged to the Pebbles Project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainability Certifications and Memberships:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified B Corporation, Fair for Life Fair Trade Certified, Climate Label Certified, and 1% for the Planet member\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA delicate rose-pink hue introduces an inviting bouquet of fresh strawberries, red cherries, raspberries, and subtle citrus blossom, with a faint yeasty nuance adding complexity. The palate is lively and fruit-forward, offering juicy strawberry, pink and yellow cherry, red apple, and a touch of cranberry, carried by a gentle, refreshing spritz. Light to medium in body, the wine combines its generous red-fruit character with bright acidity and a clean, understated mineral quality. Its modest residual sugar is balanced by the wine's natural freshness, allowing the fruit to remain expressive without becoming heavy. The finish is crisp, cheerful, and lightly textured, with lingering impressions of summer berries and citrus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tasting Panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e88 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wine Enthusiast, April 2023, reviewed by Jesica Vargas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e88 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023 Sommeliers Choice Awards, NV Rosé Bubbles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLubanzi Wines was founded in Cape Town in 2016 by American friends Charlie Brain and Walker Brown, whose connection to South Africa began during their travels as students in 2014. While hiking approximately 100 miles along the country's Wild Coast, they were accompanied for six days by a wandering dog named Lubanzi, an encounter that later inspired the company's name and adventurous outlook. Determined to build a wine business that benefited the people responsible for growing its grapes, the founders partnered with South African winemakers Trizanne Barnard and Bruce Jack, along with local growers, farmworkers, and creative collaborators. Their approach emphasizes accessible, thoughtfully produced wines and a more equitable relationship between wine brands and agricultural communities. Through its longstanding partnership with the Pebbles Project, Lubanzi pledges 50% of annual net profits to programs supporting the health, education, and well-being of families living and working on South Africa's wine farms. The company has further reinforced this mission through its B Corp certification, Fair for Life accreditation, environmental commitments, and participation in 1% for the Planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe well chilled at approximately 43–47°F (6–8°C) in a sparkling wine tulip or white wine glass to showcase the wine's lively bubbles and expressive fruit character. Lubanzi Rosé Bubbles is an excellent aperitif for sunny afternoons, outdoor gatherings, picnics, and relaxed celebrations, while its refreshing acidity makes it particularly versatile at the table. Pair it with fresh oysters, grilled shrimp, smoked salmon, sushi, or lightly seasoned seafood, or enjoy alongside summer salads, charcuterie, goat cheese, and Mediterranean-inspired appetizers. Its fruit-forward profile also complements strawberry and watermelon salads, mild cheeses, and dishes with a touch of spice. Best enjoyed young and fresh, this sparkling rosé is equally suited to casual sipping and festive occasions that call for something bright, approachable, and effortlessly enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buena Vida Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Non-Vintage (NV) \/ 250mL","offer_id":67587755507767,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/Lubanzi_Rose_Bubbles_Swartland_South_Africa_NV.png?v=1794197268","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/products\/lubanzi-rose-bubbles-250ml","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}