Wine Composition
50% Chardonnay, 49% Pinot Noir & 1% Pinot Meunier
Winemakers Comments
An elegant Cap Classique with a light golden hue and fine persistent mousse. Fresh apple, white peach and citrus blossom entice on the nose. A refined palate shows bursts of lemon, stone fruits and raspberry with a hint of yeasty complexity. Beautiful acidity contributes extraordinary length and finesse to this Cap Classique, making every occasion a memorable celebration.
Awards
John Platter | 4 stars
Technical Analysis
Alcohol Percentage
12.22%
RS
4.1 g/l
TA
7.7 g/l
pH
3.1
Vineyards / Vintage
One of the major influences on the 2019 harvest was the preceding winter which saw 70% more rainfall than the previous year - one recognised as among the driest in the history of the Cape Winelands. An unexpected warm spell in June 2018 saw temperatures rising to above 30°C, pushing the vineyards to uneven budding and patchy ripening as the berries gained sugar and colour. The uneven ripening posed a real challenge for the harvest teams. Fortunately, climatic conditions for the rest of the growing season were ideal for Cap Classique. Cooler summer temperatures during December and January resulted in slower ripening and grapes with exceptionally low pH’s, excellent acidity, and finesse. A beautiful vintage for elegant Cap Classique.
Winemaker
Name - Johan Malan
Winery
Named after the majestic views of the Simonsberg Mountain, Simonsig Estate is situated in the famous Stellenbosch Winelands just 45 km east of Cape Town. Simonsig Wine Estate comprises 302 hectares with 210 hectares (518 acres) under vines. The ancient soil types consist of sandstone, decomposed granite, and shale. All the vineyards receive supplementary irrigation. The estate was voted top wine producer by no less than three South African wine competitions and bears numerous accolades, including South Africa's Top Shiraz and Woman Winemaker of the Year.
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