Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut

"Kaapse Vonkel" Brut is an elegant sparkling wine with a refined aroma and delicate bubbles, capable of enhancing any celebration! The founder of "Simonsig", Frans Malan, was the first producer in South Africa to release sparkling wine made using the Champagne method. This happened in 1971. "Kaapse Vonkel" became the first wine whose blend consists of all three classic champagne grape varieties — Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier. The grapes for the wine are hand-harvested and carefully pressed whole bunches in pneumatic presses. Only the first pressing juice is used for the wine. The obtained juice is allowed to settle for 2 days, after which it is fermented at a temperature of 15-17 °C with specially selected yeast strains. Part of the Chardonnay is fermented in old French oak barrels to add greater complexity to the wine's flavor. Malolactic fermentation is not allowed (to preserve the wine's freshness). After fermentation, the wine is aged in bottles on the lees for at least 20 months. The brut can be enjoyed young, but it has aging potential and can develop richness and complexity over 4-6 years. "Kaapse Vonkel" Brut has won numerous prestigious awards at various international competitions.