Cap Classique Brut Rosé

R215.00

 

Produced from Pinot Noir grapes, this Méthode Cap Classique boasts an elegant pink hue with delicate bubbles, fresh strawberry aroma on the nose and pure Pinot Noir notes of dark berries on the palate.

Awards:
Vitis Vinifera Awards 2016– Double Gold Award.
Rosé Rocks 2017—Double Gold Award.
National Wine Challenge 2017- Double Platinum.
National Wine Challenge 2017– Top 100
South African Women’s Wine Awards 2017—Gold
National Wine Challenge 2018– Top 100
National Wine Challenge 2018- Double Platinum
South African Women’s Wine Awards 2018- Gold
93 score by Tim Atkin
Veritas Awards 2018- Gold

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Description

Winemakers Comments:
First fermentation in stainless steel second fermentation in the bottle under crown cap. Left on the lees for 12 months. The grapes were handpicked at 06h30 in the morning at temperatures of 12 º C -14º C. Whole bunch press. No acid adjustments were made. Hand riddled in A-Frame riddling racks. No sugar added after disgorgement. Zero dosage.

Vintage: N/V
Appellation: McGregor (in the Robertson Valley of South Africa.)
Vineyard Detail: Pinot Noir Methode Cap Classique. Well-balanced, full-bodied on the palate

Harvest Information:

Date: First week of Febuary
Type: Hand
Vinification: Pinot Noir Methode Cap Classique. Well-balanced, full-bodied on the palate

Chemical Analysis:
Alcohol: 11 %VOL Age of Vines: 16
R.S.: 1.0 g/l Temp at Fermentation 15º C- 21º C
T.A.: 7.3 g/l ºB at Harvest 19ºB & 22.0ºB
pH: 2.93