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Wine Spectator
A sweet, toasty note on the nose and palate works as a balancing element with the spine of rapier-like acidity in this pleasing sparkler. The fine, satin-like mousse carries flavors of dried apricot, chopped almond and a touch of candied kumquat, with a salty, lingering finish. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
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.