Vanessa

9.2

Studying hard for our upcoming D4 exam. 😝 Tonight we’re analyzing 🤓 this absolutely delicious Cap Classique from Stellenbosch, South Africa 🇿🇦

Méthode Cap Classique - or just Cap Classique - is an indication the wine was produced in the same method as that used in Champagne 🍾 (the traditional method), but subject to different minimum aging among other requirements.

This wine is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes - classic! It’s dry - Brut - and spent more than 40 months aging on the lees, well above the minimum required. And. You. Can. Tell.

It has a gorgeous golden hue, evidence of its maturity. It also has complexity with concentrated primary, secondary, and tertiary notes, such as baked yellow apple, pear, dried lemon peel, white blossom, almond, brioche, toast, marzipan, biscuit, and raspberry cream notes.

We think it’s a steal for $29.99 at places like @southlyndaleliquors

Longridge, Méthode Cap Classique, Brut 🥂🥂 @longridgewineestate — 2 years ago

with Deked1

Cas

9.0

すごくおいしくて飲みやすいピノノワール — 6 years ago

Jason Chang

Proprietor NINE SUNS Winery, HOUYI Vineyard

9.3

Excellent! — 8 years ago

with Flora

Trevor Kincaid

10

Silky. Bold. Delicious. Need I say more? — 4 years ago

Megan

9.0

A perfect match of sweet and dry for Kelly and I at training. Fruity and light without being overly sweet — 6 years ago

Hugo Botha

9.3

I wasn’t expecting this to be this good
But
It was really smooth, with soft dark berries and a surprisingly sweet finish. — 7 years ago

with Arnold

Tim Gallagher

8.9

Bright crisp and refreshing — 4 years ago

Charlotte Cronquist

9.5

Elgant and pretty. Lots of blackberries and cedar. — 5 years ago

with Greger

Matt Nicoletti

9.1

Strong aroma of berries along with some smokiness. Notes of green pepper, tobacco, and dark fruit. My favorite Suid Africa Merlot. — 7 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Very expressive bouquet, with farm smells and roses — 10 years ago