| Rating | 91 |
| Style | Sparkling White |
| Variety | Chenin Blanc |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Appellation |
Stellenbosch Coastal Region Western Cape South Africa |
| ABV | 12% |
| Price | $30.00 |
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| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2019-06-27 |
Perfect For
Drinking Outside the Lines, Pleasing A Crowd, Wine Geeks
Drink If You Like
Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc , Ribolla Gialla
Ken Forrester Sparklehorse Cap Classic Brut 2015 Review
A unique single variety sparkler that does not try to mimic the Champagne style with notes of ripe pear and a citrusy quince aromas. As the wine opens a bit it has a salty-sweet apple juice aroma along with earthy-sweet yuzu. It’s a very cool wine, offering up hope South Africa does more like this.
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