Night Nectar Demi Sec

This demi-sec pairs wonderfully with pâtisserie, cheesecakes, fruit tarts, or any dessert with a touch of sweetness. It can also be enjoyed alongside rich, creamy dishes like pork belly or spicy Asian cuisine​.

The grapes used for this MCC (Méthode Cap Classique) come from vineyards in Tulbagh, known for their cool breezes from both the Atlantic and Indian oceans, which help in achieving balanced ripening. The vineyards are tended to ensure premium quality fruit, which is crucial for sparkling wine production.

The wine matures on the lees for a period in underground cellars, allowing the development of its autolytic characteristics, contributing to the creaminess and richness on the palate​.

This sparkling wine is made using the traditional bottle-fermented method, similar to Champagne. Only the free-run juice is used—approximately the first 500 liters per ton of grapes, which includes a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It undergoes maturation on the lees in underground cellars before the final dosage is added​.

The 300-year-old Twee Jonge Gezellen Estate in Tulbagh is the historic home of Krone, a collection of Vintage-Only, terroir-driven Cap Classiques. Twee Jonge Gezellen is tucked into the northwest corner of the Tulbagh wine region, home to the fourth oldest town in South Africa, dating back to the early 1700s. Originally, it was one of 14 farms established after 1700 when the then governor of the Cape, Willem van der Stel, motivated for an expansion beyond Cape Town into the Winterberg, Witzenberg and Roodezand area. Twee Jonge Gezellen estate became wine-producing in the 20th century and, in a continuation of the founding pioneer spirit, invented cold fermentation in the 1950s, among other firsts. A devastating earthquake rocked the region in 1969, effectively delaying the introduction of Krone Cap Classique by 20 years. The first Krone Borealis vintage (1987) was released in 1991 to much acclaim; and a new generation of Cap Classique was born.