Amorim Cap Classique Challenge 2023 - Top 5 Award-winning Wines (10 x 750ml)
2 bottles of each of the 5 winning wines from the 2023 competition, and is a wonderful addition to any wine lovers collection:
Laborie Blanc de Blancs 2017 (Best Producer Overall)
Domaine des Dieux Claudia 2017 (Best Brut)
Louisvale Cap Classique Rosé NV (Best Rosé)
Newstead Blanc de Blanc 2016 (Best Extended Aged Cap Classique for vintages from 2016 and older)
Darling Cellars Nectar 2020 (Best Nectar)

The Amorim Cap Classique Challenge is South Africa's leading event affording recognition to the country's astounding array of naturally-fermented sparkling wines, known as Cap Classique. Held annually since 2002, the Cap Classique Challenge shares the same values as the sponsor, Amorim Cork, namely a commitment to excellence and the relentless pursuit of ultimate quality in a natural product. Judging is conducted by a team of experts and the highest scoring wines are awarded trophies in 5 style categories.

Charles Fox Vintage Brut 2016 (6 x 750ml)
Pale straw in colour with a clear fine mousse. The nose: Clean, vibrant, luscious and refreshing. Young fruit, hints of citrus - a tinge of lime, satsuma almost a mixed citrus marmalade. Warmth of gentle yeast aromas overlay. Subtle hints of sourdough and digestive biscuit. On the palate you have fresh, vibrant medium plus intensity. A lively acidity which will contribute to the wines longevity and maintain its vibrancy. Fruit is prominent and well integrated, traces of sweetness lend depth to the middle palate, but do not finish as sweet but well balanced.

Twee Jonge Gezellen Site Specific Blanc de Blancs 2020 (6 x 750ml)
From a special block on Twee Jonge Gezellen, vines planted on rocky sandstone soils with deep clay base deliver pristine, tight bunches with high malic acid and low pH. A keen balance for superlative Cap Classique. The expressive nature of the 2020 vintage is on show here. The nose redolent of ripe, juicy peaches, ginger cookies, crushed melon; a summer vignette. Coursing in, like a mineral-rich stream are oysters, rocks and cool green apples. Toasty lees is its smoke and thunder. The palate heroes the concentrated fruit of the vintage, lifted by limey acidity, and a cool, featherweight mousse. The finish is long, layered and distinctly sophisticated.