KAAPSE VONKEL
2020 Brut Simonsig Estate
| Grapes | Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| Colour | White |
| Origin | South Africa, Stellenbosch |
The Kaapse Vonkel was the first traditional method (i.e. like Champagne) sparkling wine produced in South Africa and it remains one of the best and certainly the best value. The classic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir blend offers crisp bubbly refreshment but also a richer yeasty element that feels quite serious. For the same price as a bottle of Prosecco...there's no competition really. L&S (May 2022)
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A fruity nose with peaches and apricots, white flowers and hints of bread dough. Medium-bodied and dry with fine bubbles, crisp and crunchy fruit character and a vivid finish. Sustainable. Drink now. Rating: 90 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Nov 2022)
The 2020 Brut Kaapse Vonkel comes mainly but not exclusively from fruit on the estate, some fruit sourced from Elgin to lend acidity. It sees around 20 months on the lees and around 12% used wood with about 5g/L dosage (lower than previous vintages). It has a shellfish/crustacean tinged bouquet with fine delineation and plenty of energy. The palate is well balanced and has a pretty entry with subtle orange pith and strawberry scents, a fine bead of acidity with ample weight and energy towards the finish. This is a well-crafted, quite delicious sparkling wine from the Cape. Drinking range: 2022 - 2032 Rating: 91 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Sept 2022)
Simonsig Estate
Huguenot Jacques Malan arrived in the Cape from France in 1688 and to this day his family run the Simonsig estate, named after the imposing mountain that dominates the view. Over thirty years ago, the late Frans Malan produced South Africa's first méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine.
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2022 KAAPSE VONKEL Brut Simonsig Estate
Stellenbosch South Africa 12.5% White
Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir.
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