South African Graham Beck Brut NV

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Purchase this wines online from australia's leading wines online store. VARIETY: Chardonnay 54%, Pinot Noir 46% VINTAGE: Non Vintage AREA OF ORIGIN: Western Cape, South Africa. VINEYARD: Chardonnay selected from the riverside and limestone vineyards with high natural lime in the soils producing 9 tons/ha. Pinot Noir planted in the loamy clay soils producing 10 tons/ha coming from our coastal Firgrove Vineyards. HARVEST DETAILS: Both varietals are hand picked: Chardonnay at 18-19.5°B for fruit and elegance. Pinot Noir at 18.5-20°B for complexity and length of flavour. CELLAR: Produced in the Méthode Cap Classique cellar, Robertson. CELLAR TREATMENT: Whole bunch pressing ensures fractional recovery. After settling of juice the two varieties are fermented separately. They are then crossblended along with reserve wine if necessary, bottled and for 15 to 18 months yeast contact time before disgorgement. TASTING NOTES: “Light yeasty aromas, good fruit on the nose, and rich creamy complexity on the palate. Fine mousse gives freshness and finesse.&rdquo ANALYSIS: Alcohol: 12.10 % vol Residual Sugar: 8.5g/l pH: 3.25 Total Acid: 5.30g/