Grand Vin de Stellenbosch Method Cap Classique Pinot Noir 2022

Awards 

JOHN PLATTER GUIDE 2023 BY DINERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL

4.5 Stars - Grand Vin de Stellenbosch Méthode Cap Classique Brut 2020

GILBERT & GAILLARD AWARDS 2022

Double Gold – Grand Vin de Stellenbosch Méthode Cap Classique Brut 2020

DECANTER WORLD WIDE AWARDS 2022

91 Points - Grand Vin De Stellenbosch Method Cap Classique 2020

Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir

Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch

Style of Wine: A full flavoured dry sparkling Rosé made in the traditional method, Methode Cap Classique

TASTING NOTES

This Cap Classique displays a heavenly apricot pink colour. Dancing pearls of fresh strawberries and peach.Itsspecialmethodofvinificationgivesthiscuvéealight,elegantflavour,followedbyafreshfinishwithatasteofraspberry. 

VINEYARDS. 

This selected Pinot Noir block was planted in 2008 in a North South row direction on deep, well-drained soil. The soil is mainly weathered Cape granite and sandstone. Clone 52 gives us an array of fresh red berry fruit. We pick the Pinot Noir a little bit riper to capture the essence of the red fruit. Grapes were picked on the 28th of January 2022 at 19.8°B. 

WINEMAKING

All the grapes are handpicked in bins. The whole bunches are gently pressed in a pneumatic press to collect the purest juice, named cuvée. After two days of settling, the juice is fermented in stainless steel tanks at about 15-17°C, with specially selected yeast strains. No malolactic fermentation is done to preserve the freshness of the wine.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Unit of measure: 750ml

Allergens: Contains sulphites.

Alc: 12.2 Vol% | RS: 5.8 g/l | pH: 3.13 | TA: 6.8 g/l