Winemaker Notes
Luminous greenish yellow color with persistent, pin-prick small bubbles, forming a beautiful mousse on the surface of the wine. Abundant aromas of fresh citrus, green apples, pear and white flowers exude from the glass. The palate delights with delicately balanced fresh citrus, spice, roasted almonds and brioche, while the yeasty complexity and layers of textures broadens the palate and leads to a long, succulent finish.
Representing the topmost expression of a Champagne house, a vintage Champagne is one made from the produce of a single, superior harvest year. Vintage Champagnes account for a mere 5% of total Champagne production and are produced about three times in a decade. Champagne is typically made as a blend of multiple years in order to preserve the house style; these will have non-vintage, or simply, NV on the label. The term, "vintage," as it applies to all wine, simply means a single harvest year.
Within the Breede River Valley in South Africa, Robertson is a warm and dry winegrowing region notable for its white wines. The region is home to an increasing number of estates and cooperatives.