Man Vintners Methode Cap Classique Brut Man Family Vineyards Chardonnay

”This is a traditional method bottle fermented sparkling wine. The wine is slight yellow with a green tinge. A refreshing style with lemon drop and granny smith apple aromas. Fresh quince and lively lemon zest on the palate. The finish is long with hints of biscotti and cookie dough flavours from the time on lees. The beauty of this wine is its versatility. Perfect as an aperitif or complemented by delicate dishes such as fresh oysters and lobster although even a tuna steak and pommes frites would pair suitably. Serve chilled at 5 C. Vineyards Dry farmed trellised and untrellised vineyards from the Agter Paarl region. Winemaking techniques The grapes were harvested at 19- 20 balling for optimum freshness and natural acidity. Cold fermented to preserve fruit and crispness. 30% of the wine was matured on oak for 4 months prior to bottling. Secondary fermentation happened in the bottle and the wine matured for a further 13 months on the lees before disgorgement. A small amount of b