Sparkling wine, limpid, with straw hues and fine, elegant bubbles. Vibrant aroma of white peaches and red berries, complemented by secondary notes of yeast. Balanced, fresh taste, with crisp fruit and well-defined acidity, an elegant and memorable finish.
Producer: Simonsig
Region: Stellenbosch
Alcohol: 12%
Year: 2022
Grape Varieties: 48% Chardonnay, 49% Pinot Noir, 3% Pinot Meunier
Body: light
Acidity: medium-high
Bubbles: fine and elegant
Oak Ageing: partial (Chardonnay in French oak)
Scrambled eggs or omelette for breakfast
Sushi and light lunch dishes
Almond cakes or delicate desserts
Grapes are hand-picked and gently pressed in pneumatic presses. Fermentation in stainless steel, with Chardonnay partially fermented in French oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation is not practiced to preserve freshness.
Mediterranean climate · Soils ranging from dark alluvium to clay
🏅 90 points – Tim Atkin ‘Best of South Africa’
