Break Out The Bubbles

Babylonstoren Sprankel

You’ll first love the bottle featuring artwork by Peet Pienaar, but this beauty of a Blanc de Blancs – meaning it’s made from 100% Chardonnay – is brimming with a bouquet of bright apple and biscuity brioche. Serve it at a winelands table, with smoked Franschhoek trout.

Delaire Graff Sunrise

A corker of a Cap Classique from this elegant art-filled estate atop the Helshoogte Pass. Winemaker Morné Vrey takes inspiration from the Loire in crafting a supremely elegant wine from Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc.

Tokara Cap Classique 2014

The 4th cuvée of this Blanc de Blancs is crafted from Tokara’s acclaimed cool climate Chardonnay vineyard in Elgin. Barrel maturation of the base wine used in this elixir takes 10 months, followed by almost eight years on the lees in the bottle to develop richness and finesse. R685

Silverthorne River Dragon

Winemaker John Loubser breaks with convention in the latest from his Breede River cellar. Made from Colombar and fermented with wild yeasts in old 500-litre acacia- wood barrels, it’s vibrant in colour and on the palate, with a supremely fine mousse. An impressive addition to the portfolio.

Klein Zalze Brute MCC 2015

Winner of the Best Brut at last year’s Amorim Cap Classique Challenge, this vintage bubbly from Stellenbosch neatly shows the ageing potential of local fizz. A classic blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, it’s a perfect pairing with that summery oyster platter.

Steenberg Lady R

The just released Steenberg Lady R Cap Classique 2017 grande cuvée, is a seriously structured yet elegantly nuanced and vibrant blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.