Journey's End Brut Reserve, Methode Cap Classique

Wine Type: Sparkling

Grape(s): Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier

Country: South Africa

Region: W.O. Stellenbosch

Organic: No

Vegan: Yes

ABV: 11.5%

Tasting Notes: This Cap Classique is a blend of red and white grapes displaying the full, balanced yeasty complexity synonymous with a wine made in this style. Notes of citrus, pear, crushed almond and biscuit, this Cap Classique is full bodied and well balanced by fresh zestiness as a result of the naturally racy acidity and delicate fruit.

Winemaking: Whole bunches are deposited directly in the presses (pneumatic) and pressed very gently according to a Champagne pressing programme. Only the cuvee (the best quality juice) is used in the blend. After blending, yeast and sugar are added for a secondary fermentation in the bottle which takes 6 weeks, producing the magical bubble. The sparkling wine is matured in contact with the lees for an average of 18 months.