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The elegant finesse of the fine bubbles of this beautiful sparkling wine enhances the iodine-like minerality that reminds you of a fresh ocean breeze and freshly crushed oyster shells, complimented with a rich biscuity allure and ladylike elegance after 4 and a half years of aging on the lees. Yeasty flavours of freshly baked bread, lemon zest and hints of Pink Lady apples are dominant on the nose. The fine mousse on the pallet caries hints of citrus, pineapple and gooseberries and finishes in a rich and creamy aftertaste with hints of honey. Download PDF    

The wine has intense ripe pineapple and melon flavours on the nose. It is supported with white peach, apricot and hints of jasmine, lemongrass and ginger. Voluptuous butterscotch, orange peel, roasted cashew nuts and hints of vanilla flavours in the wine reminds of a wet pine forest floor in autumn. The wine has a brilliant linear acidity and dominant dense mineral core with layered sweetness and balanced acidity due to the natural fermentation. The roundness on the pallet and a beautifully integrated texture with flavours of orange blossom and lemony zest supported by a creamy finish coats your mouth and make you want to spend more time in the presence of this big wine. Download PDF  

Blackberry fruit and plum aromas with undertones of black pepper spice and violets are supported by refined, soft tannins and a mineral, savoury elegance on the finish. Download PDF  

The wine has intense ripe pineapple and melon flavours on the nose. It is supported with white peach, apricot and hints of jasmine, lemongrass and ginger. Voluptuous butterscotch, orange peel, roasted cashew nuts and hints of vanilla flavours in the wine reminds of a wet pine forest floor in autumn. The wine has a brilliant linear acidity and dominant dense mineral core with layered sweetness and balanced acidity due to the natural fermentation. The roundness on the pallet and a beautifully integrated texture with flavours of orange blossom and lemony zest supported by a creamy finish coats your mouth and make you want to spend more time in the presence of this big wine. Download PDF  

The vibrant and fresh salmon pink coloured bubbles is coated with strawberry, cherry and rose-water allure infused with watermelon and grapefruit. The red berry flavours attached to the fine elegant bubbles explode on the pallet and finish with a rich creamy aftertaste. Download PDF  

Flavours of blackberries, red berries and plums with hints of black pepper greet you on the nose. The flavours from the nose follow through to the palate along with hints of nutmeg and cinnamon spice. Download PDF Awards Michelangelo Awards - Double Gold Gilbert & Gaillard - 91 points

The wine has nutty and creamy character with floral whiffs. Intense honey, almonds and butterscotch aromas on the nose. It is supported with cooked pineapple, roasted cashew nuts and lemon blossoms with delicate hints of saffron, cloves and vanilla and a finish of dried apricot and preserved peach that coast your mouth. The wine has a brilliant linear acidity and dominant dense mineral core with layered sweetness and balanced acidity. Download PDF

The vibrant and fresh salmon pink coloured bubbles is coated with strawberry, cherry and rose-water allure infused with watermelon and grapefruit. The red berry flavours attached to the fine elegant bubbles explode on the pallet and finish with a rich creamy aftertaste. Download PDF Awards Tim Atkin - 90 points

The wine is mysterious, unassuming and surrounded with finesse. The fine bubbles enhance the iodine-like minerality that reminds of fresh seaweeds and kelp, complemented by a rich biscuity allure. Yeasty flavours of freshly baked bread, lemon cream, Pink Lady apples on the nose and hints of citrus, pineapple and kiwi fruit on the pallet. The wine finishes rich and leaves a creamy aftertaste. Download PDF Awards  Tim Atkin - 91 points Terroir Awards - Best Cap Classique from Stellenbosch District Michelangelo - Gold  

The wine has flavours of dark plums, blackberry and red cherry. The flavours from the nose follow through to the juicy palate along with dark chocolate nuances. The wine has a refreshing acidity. Download PDF

“This White Blend is the crème-de-la-crème of our white wines on Lourensford. Harvested from select sections of the best single-vineyards. It is skillfully and meticulously blended from the best barrels in the cellar to express the essence of our unique terroir.” The wine is layered with fragrant aromas and exotic flavours. Asparagus and green fig aromas first appear on the nose infused with spices of clove and hints of cinnamon followed by butterscotch, white peach and pear aromas. With every sip more and more flavours are exposed hinting towards roasted pineapple, lemongrass and rooibos and ever so slightly wild buchu, saffron, ginger and also black truffles. There are hints of wood aged characters but no visible oak. It is a beautifully crafted and sophisticated wine with lots of mystery, layered flavours and rich finesse of balanced fruit and acidity with a long, lovely finish and lingering aftertaste. For best results this wine should be decanted 30 minutes to 1 hour before consumption. Serve this wine between 12 -14 degrees C for best results. Download PDF  

The wine has nutty and creamy character with floral whiffs. Intense honey, almonds and butterscotch aromas on the nose. It is supported with cooked pineapple, roasted cashew nuts and lemon blossoms with delicate hints of saffron, cloves and vanilla and a finish of dried apricot and preserved peach that coast your mouth. The wine has a brilliant linear acidity and dominant dense mineral core with layered sweetness and balanced acidity. Download PDF