Benguela Cove Wine Estate

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Name: Chardonnay
Brand: Benguela Cove Wine Estate
Price: 340 ZAR
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Sparkling Wine from Walker Bay, South Africa

R425

Bottle size:

750 ml

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Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate

This is a vintage that captures the class and finesse chardonnay is known for in traditional sparkling wines all over the world. Inviting aromas nougat and shortbread biscuit are followed by intricate notes of citrus zest, lemon, lime and grapefruit rise to the surface in a fine, vibrant mousse. Pinot Noir adds palate weight to balance the vibrant granny smith apple-like acidity, complete with an oyster shell-like minerality that adds to the length. Pure sophistication.

Nougat

Shortbread

Citrus Zest

Granny Smith Apple

Grapes were hand harvested in the cool of the morning. The bunches were hand sorted and whole-bunch pressed. Only free run juice fermented in stainless steel and barrels (25%) was used in the final blend to create its delicate taste and originality. Only partial malolactic fermentation (30%) was done on the base wines to preserve its crisp style, freshness, clean structure and fruit flavours. After blending and bottling took place, the secondary fermentation commenced in the bottle for four weeks at 15°C, thereafter the Cap Classique was bottle matured on the lees before degorgement.

Doused with all the privileges of a cool climate, Walker Bay is synonymous with outstanding Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. These vineyards meticulously managed to produce a stellar Methode Cap Classique, showcasing its location. Nudged by the lagoon with vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, the vineyards enjoy cool daytime temperatures that drop even more at night. A beneficial diurnal range aids in even ripening and complexity while maritime winds encourage healthy vines.

Benguela Cove Wine Estate

Benguela Cove is part of the Benguela Collection, owned and operated by entrepreneur Penny Streeter OBE and her family. At Benguela Cove we champion Penny’s two main causes; sustaining the natural environment and empowering women in business. Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate is a low yield farm, focused on producing premium estate wines. Situated in the Western Cape winelands near Hermanus, South Africa. Our winery is the largest wine producer in the cool-climate Walker Bay region. This unique maritime estate boasts one of the closest vineyards to the sea and the fresh Atlantic Ocean breezes help to produce exceptional fruits which our award-winning winemaker Johann Fourie and his team turn into fine estate wines.