Bon CapCase of Unlabelled MCC 2008 (R92 per Bottle, 6 Bottles)

About

Pale straw in colour with fine persistent bead. This Sparkling wine was hand crafted from 100% chardonnay, made in the traditional method.  Layers of Citrus, biscotti and almonds on the nose. Lively and fruity palate with hints of vanilla and golden delicious apple on the finish.  Ready for immediate drinking.  

Product Features

• 6 Bottles
• MCC (Méthode Cap Classique)
• Vintage: 2008
• Cultivar: Chardonnay
• Area of origin: Eilandia – Western Cape
• Analysis:
• Alcohol 11.5 %
• Residual sugar 10.5 g/ℓ
• pH 3.59
• Total Acidity (TA) 5 g/ℓ

Vinification

This MCC is made in the traditional way with second fermentation in the bottle.
The juice is 100% from Chardonnay grapes, carefully selected and harvested early in the season at 19.5 Balling.

Winemaking

Harvest takes place in the cool of early morning into small lugs for timeous transfer to cellar. The grapes are cooled overnight to 5° C. The grapes were gently pressed on the stems and only the finest free run juice was used for the wine. Fermentation takes place in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. Yeast and sugar was added for the second fermentation in the bottle, which took six weeks (and produced the lively fizz). The wine was matured in contact with the lees for 12 months, enough time to add complexity and texture while retaining a crisp lightness.

Tasting Notes

Pale straw in colour with fine persistent bead. This Sparkling wine was hand crafted from 100% chardonnay, made in the traditional method.  Layers of Citrus, biscotti and almonds on the nose. Lively and fruity palate with hints of vanilla and golden delicious apple on the finish.  Ready for immediate drinking.