2019 Babylonstoren "Sprankel" MCC, Simonsberg-Paarl, South AfricaABOUT THIS WINE Crafted entirely from Chardonnay grown on the cool southeastern slopes of the Simonsberg in Paarl, the 2019 Sprankel is a traditional method sparkling wine that exemplifies Babylonstorens meticulous approach. Whole bunch pressed and fermented in stainless steel, the base wine undergoes secondary fermentation in bottle and is matured on the lees for five years, imparting brioche, hazelnut, and baked apple complexity. A whisper of

sourced exclusively from the esteemed Bricco Boschis vineyard in Castiglione Falletto

Perfect with dishes like roast guinea fowl

as well as limited Chinon Blanc called "Champ-Chenin"

leaf thinning and grass growing between rows to lower the yields

The “Caillottes” produce fairly fine wines

2019 and 2020

Cinsault for red and rosé

Hand harvesting of only the optimal grapes insures that what enters the winery is the very best

In 1996 Joel resumed producing wine at the estate and in 2012 he gained Agriculture Biologique certification for the the vineyards of the estate

A Champagne with lots of pairing potential

Henri Bonneau is fond of saying the wine is ready when it’s ready

300 feet above sea level