Spier Cap Classique Brut
Description
WINEMAKER:
Heidi Dietstein
ORIGIN
Stellenbosch - South Africa
VINEYARDS:
The 19-year-old vines are grown along the mountainous slopes of Stellenbosch in a combination of Escourt and Glen Rosa soils. Located just 20km from the coast, the vineyard benefits from a cooling Atlantic Ocean breeze that encourages slow ripening. As the conditions can be windy with an average summer temperature of 28°C, the vineyard receives supplementary drip irrigation. At harvest, the vines yield an average of 8 tons per hectare. The annual rainfall in the region is 400mm - 650mm.
WINEMAKING:
The grapes were hand-harvested from three selected vineyard blocks between 18° and 20°B using 9kg lug boxes. They were then hand-sorted and gently, whole-bunch pressed. 90% of the juice was fermented in stainless-steel tanks and 10% in old 400L French oak barrels. Secondary fermentation took place in the bottle. After completing the secondary fermentation, the wine was left to mature on the lees for 23 months before it was disgorged.
ANALYSIS:
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Alc: |
12.45 % vol |
TA: |
8,4 g/L |
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RS: |
6,6 g/L |
pH: |
3.3 |
APPEARANCE:
A vibrant straw colour.
TASTING NOTE:
Made from 68% Chardonnay and 32% Pinot Noir grown in Stellenbosch, this Cap Classique is full of finesse and energy. There are apples and citrus on the nose woven by a balanced mouthfeel and good acidity on the palate.
Ethical farming, the health of the soil and the people who work it. Artistic endeavour and absolute care in the crafting of our wines. This is what matters to us.
Harnessing more than 300 years of winemaking heritage, Spier has transformed into an award-winning Stellenbosch wine farm. The winemaking team is committed to crafting wines truly expressive of their terroir, with minimal interference.