The Green Man

This sparkling wine pairs beautifully with fresh oysters, salmon tartare, and caviar, with its acidity and fine bubbles complementing rich and delicate flavors.

Sourced from Robertson, this wine benefits from rocky, lime-rich soils similar to those found in Champagne. The region’s cool climate, paired with the soil composition, supports a fresh and structured style in the wine.

Aged on lees for 21 months to enhance complexity and depth.

The Chardonnay grapes were hand-harvested in January 2021, whole-bunch pressed with a low recovery rate to avoid extracting bitter tannins. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, with 40% of the base wine aged in barrels for additional complexity. Secondary fermentation occurred in the bottle, followed by 21 months of lees aging before manual riddling and disgorging.

Silverthorn Wines is among only a handful of producers who have dedicated their expertise solely to the production of this elegant style of wine. We are a proud member of the Cap Classique Association an independent organisation which collectively supports and markets Cap Classique wines and of course a member of the prestigious Cape Winemakers Guild. Silverthorn’s terroir with its rocky lime-rich shale soils similar to the famous Champagne soils in France coupled with our mature Chardonnay vineyards ensure the time is ripe for Silverthorn’s grand entry into the world of sparkling wine.