
Rosé is so often treated as an afterthought, but not so with The First Lady. We’ve deliberately chosen Pinotage as our rosé cultivar to create an African rosé that is an effortless combination of freshness and texture.
Our First Lady rosé is a mix of florals, raspberries, strawberries and cream. To make sure this little number looks as classy as it tastes, skin contact is kept as brief as possible. The result is a delicately pink-hued wine that is supremely clean and fruit-driven, with slightly lower alcohol levels than many of its peers
Warwick Estate
Warwick Estate is a high-end South African winery in the Stellenbosch region of South Africa. The Estate has a rich farming history dating back to 1771.
Then a fruit farm, Warwick only emerged on the forefront of South Africa’s wine scene when Stan and Norma Ratcliffe bought the estate in 1964 and started developing the land with an extensive focus on the classic Bordeaux varieties: Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Through determination and commitment, Norma Ratcliffe became one of the Cape’s first female winemakers – and one of its most illustrious wine personalities, whose legacy is immortalised in the Warwick “First Lady” range.
The first wine under the Warwick label was released in 1984, then named “La Femme Bleu” – “Blue Lady” as it is known today. Two years later, in 1986, the Warwick Trilogy – a three-varietal Bordeaux-style blend – was released and has since been recognised as a truly iconic wine, with many vintages adorning some of the greatest wine lists in the world. Throughout the years, Warwick’s wines have won many awards, firmly establishing the brand as a South African icon.