More Information - Sparklehorse Cap Classique Brut 2021
- Grape: 100% Chenin Blanc.
- Method: Traditional Cap Classique (similar to French Champagne).
- Aging: Aged on lees (yeast sediment) for creaminess and delicate bubbles.
- Flavors: Bright, fresh apple, pear, quince, with creamy undertones.
- Acidity: Refreshing, lifted by cool vineyard sites in Stellenbosch.
- Style: Complex, traditional, Brut
Back Story & Wine Information
It is our vision to improve the lot of our employees by growing our business and thereby providing maximum job opportunities in a market that is desperate for support. We go a step further, we farm sustainably with no herbicides or pesticides, we till by hand, hugely labour intensive, but very satisfying, we prune, thin bunches and leaves all by hand and finally we harvest by hand. This additional employment we hope goes some way to improving the quality of life in our community and we know that if every community looked after their own, no-one would go wanting. This is our proposal, and consequently each bottle is a victory and represents a small change – for the better – in someone’s life.
Pairing
Seafood: Oysters (especially Rockefeller), shellfish, crab, lobster, smoked mussels, sushi, sashimi.
Poultry: Light, creamy chicken dishes, roast chicken.
Appetizers/Canapés: Fresh oysters with spice/lemon, smoked snoek, chicken liver pâté, prosciutto-wrapped melon.
Vegetables: Works well with vegetables in general, especially tart ones like leeks, zucchini, and tomatoes.
