NV Van Hunks Cap Classique Brut, Stellenbosch, South AfricaABOUT THIS WINE Made in the mthode cap classique (South Africas traditional method), the NV Van Hunks Brut is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, sourced from cool, elevated vineyards in Stellenbosch. Harvested in the early morning to retain acidity and freshness, the grapes are whole bunch pressed and fermented in stainless steel before undergoing secondary fermentation in bottle. The wine spends a minimum of 18 months on the lees, gaining depth

Stamperia Bertozzi is a three-generation Italian family business famous for their stand on mono block-printed linens

The wine is aged in barrel (25% new)

The estate is run by the Gagnard family

Pascal’s conversion to biodynamic viticulture in 1997 along with his high density planting

in the town of Arafo at 700-800m elevation

Then 4 months in bottle

the Cistercien Rosé reflects a Burgundian sensibility shaped by Austria’s cool Kamptal region

to boost biodiversity

This vintage could almost be described as late as we have been used to earlier and earlier harvests in recent years

Château Latour

quaffing wines boosted sales but eroded the region’s traditional quality

Tended in limestone and clay soil at 475 m (1