Lomond Cap Classique

A crisp and refreshing Cap Classique with notes of white pear and delicate floral hints through to a rich, elegant and creamy palate with refined bubbles and layered with zesty freshness.

The Pinot Noir grapes come from a single vineyard planted in south westerly facing blocks on the upper reaches of the farm in sandy, gravelly and highly weathered soils, with a clay substructure. This aspect ensures that these vines are cooled during the summer months by the prevailing winds from the sea. The breezes blow directly off the ocean in both a south easterly and south westerly direction, providing consistent coolness throughout the summer months, with temperatures seldom reaching above 30°C. The Chardonnay component comes from a selected block grown in gravel soils, which allows good drainage and produces grapes with a fresh, elegant profile. This cool microclimate creates a slow ripening period, allowing the grapes to build flavour complexity and to produce naturally balanced wines. The vineyards are cultivated with respect for the vines, soil and environment. The grapes were hand-harvested.

The fruit was manually sorted before being whole berry pressed. Each variety underwent temperature-controlled fermentation until dry. They were then carefully blended to create the base wine. Using the traditional method, the wine then underwent secondary fermentation in bottle. It was aged on its lees for a minimum of 36 months before being riddled and disgorged