- 67% Chardonnay & 33% Pinot Noir
- Sourced from blocks grown on the limestone-rich soils of the Western Cape
- Hand harvested
- Only the highest quality cuvée juice is selected for the wine
- After 2 days of settling, it was moved for fermentation in stainless steel tanks, with a portion of the base wine fermented in older barrels
- 62 months on the lees prior to disgorgement
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2017
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Western Cape
Appellation:
Western Cape
Variety:
Blend - Sparkling
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ZA-GRA-13-17 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
91
Date
2022-10-26
Wine Advocate
Score
90
Date
2023-12-29
"Initially subdued on the nose, the 2017 Ultra Brut is 67% Chardonnay and 33% Pinot Noir and opens with citrus with leesy aromas before showing a lighter frame with a mineral undertone. It's light to medium-bodied, with a fresh, succulent and delightfully weighted palate with a textual expression. It will remain food friendly for years. 35,194 bottles were left on the primary lees for six months before bottle aging for 5-6 years prior to release."
Wine Spectator
Score
90
Date
2024-06-30
"A creamy sparkler, with a zesty bead. Offers flavors of baked pear, lemon curd and graham cracker, plus savory hints of smoke and brine. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Drink now. 300 cases made, 75 cases imported."