The Producer
Steel Wines is the passion project of Jason Steel — MasterChef South Africa 2013 finalist, former sommelier and front-of-house star at Cape Town’s celebrated Test Kitchen and Foxcroft restaurants, and now a hands-on boutique winemaker. Jason’s journey from plating dishes to pressing grapes is a testament to his deep love of flavour and storytelling. Working with old-vine parcels in Robertson, he crafts tiny-batch wines that are unpretentious, expressive, and unmistakably personal.
Vintage & Terroir
The Lauraine Allison Rosé is crafted from Cinsault grapes sourced from Robertson, where warm Breede River Valley days and cool evening breezes produce fruit of vibrant character and natural freshness. Named with obvious affection (a personal tribute from Jason), this rosé captures the spirit of its maker: warm, generous, and full of personality. The 2023 vintage delivered beautifully ripe, aromatic Cinsault perfect for this elegant, pale-hued rosé style.
In the Cellar
Jason uses brief skin contact to extract just enough colour and flavour from the Cinsault, creating a delicate, pale rosé with real depth. The juice is gently pressed and fermented cool to preserve the grape’s fresh, fruity aromatics. Minimal oak influence keeps the focus squarely on the fruit — pure, vibrant, and utterly refreshing.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Pale salmon-pink with a beautiful clarity.
Nose: Fresh strawberry, watermelon, and a hint of Turkish delight with delicate floral undertones.
Palate: Light-bodied and crisp, with juicy red berry fruit, a touch of citrus zest, and refreshing acidity. Dry and elegant, with a lovely purity of flavour that speaks of careful, hands-off winemaking.
Finish: Clean and moreish, with lingering berry fruit and a crisp, mineral close.
Food Pairing
The perfect sundowner rosé — brilliant on its own or alongside a seafood platter, prawn tacos, or a light Niçoise salad. It also pairs beautifully with sushi, fresh oysters, or a summery watermelon and feta salad. Serve well chilled at 6–8°C.
Technical Details
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Region | Robertson, Western Cape |
| Grape(s) | Cinsault |
| Style | Dry Rosé |
| Closure | Cork |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Case Size | 6 bottles |
Our Guarantee
Every case of Steel Wines Lauraine Allison Rosé is backed by our 100% Happiness Assured! Guarantee. If you’re not completely delighted, get in touch and we’ll make it right — no fuss, no fine print, just great wine and happy customers.
