Tasting Notes from Pinto Wines Colour Radiant golden yellow Nose Lemon zest, green apples, and delicate flowers unfold, creating a fresh and lively bouquet Palate Has rich and round on the palate; a perfect balance of toasty, warm hazelnut bread, fresh quince and green apple. The fresh effervescent acidity is crisp and lively yet seamlessly integrated on the palate; complemented by a full velvety mouth feel with hints of citrus layer after layer after layer. Fact Sheet Size 75 cl Grape Variety 100% Chardonnay Alcohol % 11.5% Style Dry méthode Champenoise Estate/Producer Johnathan Grieve & Corné Marais Country / Region South Africa / Western Cape, Paarl Vintage 2017 Vinification hand-picked in the cool early morning at 18˚ to 19˚ Balling. Whole bunches were pressed, the juice settled and then racked to a stainless steel tanks for natural fermentation. 10% was fermented in French oak barrels and blended back. The blended wine was left on the lees for 24 months, after which it was bottled to allow second fermentation in glass. The wine stayed on the lees in glass for 60 months before it was disgorged. In line with tradition, a dosage was added. Cellaring/Ageing Potential Already aged so its ready to be enjoyed Closure Natural Cork
