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The Old Man's Sparkle - 2nd Release Methode Cap Classique Brut

NOT AVAILABLE FOR TASTING AT CELLAR DOOR

This Sparkling wine is made according to the age old tradition of a second fermentation in the bottle and then maturing on the lees for an extended period. This time-honoured process lends a yeasty and biscuit flavour to the wine. The Old Man of Groote Post, Peter Pentz, is proud to release his second vintage sparkle, which he assures will bring festivity to all celebrations of life.

variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]
winemaker : Lukas Wentzel
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 12.5 % vol  rs : 4.0 g/l  pH : 3.56  ta : 5.1 g/l  
type : Sparkling  style : Dry  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
about the harvest: Merlot grapes were picked green at 19° B and formed the base wine.

in the cellar : The Old Man's Sparkle is made according to the age old French tradition of the wine undergoing a second fermentation in the bottle. The wine was hand-riddled in wooden riddling racks, before disgorging and dosage. Two years in the bottle before release has added great intensity to the wine.

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The Old Man's Sparkle - 2nd Release Methode Cap Classique Brut
Merlot