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2014 Silverthorn Méthode Cap Classique The Green Man

Estate: Silverthorn Wines

Region: Robertson, Breede River Valley, Western Cape, South Africa



Tasting Note:January 26, 2018

Medium golden yellow with tight little bubbles. Fresh nose with crisp green apples, brioche and some crushed gravel. Well balanced with medium acidity (5.5/10) and medium bodied. Mousse mouthfeel with notes of apples, lemon creme and a touch of yeast. Long finish with some minerality.


This bottling is John Loubser's take on the traditional 'Blanc de Blancs' and made up of 100% Chardonnay from Robertson within the Breede River Valley. The Chardonnay is fermented in a mix of old French oak barrels and stainless steel. This wine goes through secondary fermentation within the bottle and spends a minimum of 24 months on the lees before bottling. Only 11,400 bottles produced.

Drink Dates:

2018 till 2022.

Rating:

91 points.

Price Point:

$$ - Purchased from MacArthur's Beverages in DC for just under $30.00.