Description
Our pale pink 1682 Pinot Noir Méthode Cap Classique is fresh and savory with aromas of wild strawberry sorbet, fynbos, toasted croissant, candy apple, and fresh raspberries. A delicate balance exists between the crisp acidity and subtle creaminess on the palate. The fine effervescence seduces and delights the taste buds and brings the bouquet of pink grapefruit and wild berries to the forefront of the palate.
The Brut 1682 Pinot Noir is made in the traditional French method and is designated Méthode Cap Classique. The grapes were hand-picked at low sugar levels of 18.5 - 19°B and pressed whole bunch. The extracted juice is low in phenols, high in natural acidity, and has a delicate pink color and fine strawberry flavor. The juice ferments with a strong yeast strain to form the base wine of the MCC. Once the base wine is stabilized, it is fermented a second time in the bottle with a crown cap. This second fermentation creates the bubbles (or mousse) of the MCC. Post-fermentation, the wine was aged on its yeast lees for a minimum of 12 months before the first disgorgement in August 2016.
Winemaker: JD Pretorius
Winemaker: JD Pretorius
Steenberg holds the distinction of being the oldest farm in the picturesque Constantia Valley, which is generally considered to be South Africa’s premier wine-growing region. With its cool, sea-facing slopes and majestic granite ridges, this vineyard has developed a worldwide reputation for producing excellent Cape wines. The estate boasts a state-of-the-art modern winery, producing some of the country’s finest award-winning wines.
* Prior vintage described.
