Identity
| Producer | Simonsig Estate |
| Year | 2022 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier, 10% Pinot Blanc |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | pale gold, medium straw |
| Aroma | citrus, stone fruit, green apple, brioche, yeast, floral, berry |
| Palate | crisp acidity, fine mousse, creamy texture, fruit-driven, mineral-driven, dry finish |
| Finish | long-lasting, refined, elegant, mineral-driven |
| Food Pairing | scrambled eggs, sushi, duck, almond cake, seafood |
| Serving Temp | 8-10 |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Total Acidity | 7.8 |
| Aging Process | Traditional Méthode Cap Classique with lees aging; settled 12-24 hours in stainless steel tanks before secondary fermentation |
| Fermentation | Traditional Méthode Cap Classique (Champagne method) with fermentation in bottle |
Terroir
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Hand harvested early in the season to retain acidity |
Interesting facts
| First traditional-method sparkling wine produced in South Africa in 1971 by Frans Malan; inspired over 250 other producers in South Africa; sold in 50 markets worldwide |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |