NV Keras Collection South Africa Wijde Sparkling Wine

Keras Collection Sparkling

NV

Wijde Sparkling

Western Cape ·Stellenbosch ·South Africa 12% ABV

$65 / bottle

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Brilliant pale-straw color with fine, persistent streams of bubbles that form a delicate mousse. The extended lees aging lends a slightly golden glint to the rim. On the nose, it is expressive and layered. The first impression is that of standing outside a Parisian bakery in the morning, with wafts of toasted baguette, almond meal, and warm pastry crumb floating through the air. As the aroma evolves, the fruit blooms with notes of Meyer lemon, yellow apples, and chamomile. On the palate, the mousse is fine and creamy and coats the palate without heaviness. Bright, crystalline acidity delivers tension and keeps the wine lifted. The flavors of Bartlett pear, parmesan rind, and chalky minerality all fill the mouth. The finish lingers for an extended time and leaves the flavor of butter shortbread on the palate.

Taste Profile

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Body Light to Full Light
Sweetness Dry to Sweet Bone Dry
Acidity Soft to Crisp Zesty
Tannins Supple to Grippy Silky
Fruitiness Subtle to Vivid Gentle

From the Cellar

Craft & Origin.

  • 53%
  • 46%
  • 1%

A classic Champagne-style blend of 53% Chardonnay, 46% Pinot Noir, and 1% Pinot Meunier, all grapes were hand-picked in the cool, early morning and pressed as whole bunches. Only free run juice was used, and alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks. Secondary fermentation was done in the bottle, with ten months of ageing on the fine lees. The Chardonnay grapes came from the Robertson area, known for its limestone-rich soils; the Pinot Noir, which was planted in the cooler sites of False Bay, displayed particularly small berries, due to a quite cool October and November growing season.

 

 

 

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The Region

Stellenbosch
Western Cape
South Africa

South Africa’s most celebrated wine district, about 45 km east of Cape Town, spread across mountain foothills and valleys with granite-rich, ancient, well-draining soils and eight distinct wards. High sunshine, moderating sea and mountain influences, and varied terroir make it the country’s benchmark for structured, cellar-worthy reds. Cabernet Sauvignon is the most-planted grape and its calling card — in varietal and Bordeaux-blend form — alongside Merlot, Syrah, Pinotage, Chenin Blanc, and Chardonnay.

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