Top Cap Classique: best South African bubblies in 2012

THE STAND-OUT Cap Classique sparkling wines, the best South African bubbly reviews of the year by experts around the globe. Once again the big guns command attention for all the right reasons, but there are now also plenty of other sparklers offering better value than Champagne. Bring on the festive season!

Boschendal Grande Cuvée Brut 2007 – trophy at Classic Awards, Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection

Colmant Brut Reserve NV – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide

Colmant Chardonnay Brut NV – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide

Desiderius Pongrácz 2003 – trophy at International Wine & Spirit Competition, double gold medal at Five Nations Challenge, double gold medal at Veritas Awards

Graham Beck Brut Blanc de Blancs 2008 – double gold medal at Veritas Awards

Graham Beck Cuvée Clive 2007 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide

Hendrik Lodewyk NV – gold medal at Trophy Wine Show, gold medal at Five Nations Challenge

Jacques Bruére Brut Reserve 2007 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection

Jacques Bruére Brut Reserve 2008 – 5 Stars in Platter’s Guide

JC Le Roux Pinot Noir Rosé 2008 – class winner in Méthode Cap Classique Challenge

JC Le Roux Scintilla 2003 – class winner in Méthode Cap Classique Challenge

Krone Borealis Brut 2001 – class winner in Méthode Cap Classique Challenge

Longridge Brut 2008 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection

Lourensford 2008 – double gold medal at Michelangelo Awards

Saronsberg Brut 2008 – gold medal at Mondial

Simonsig Cuvée Royale Blanc de Blancs 2007 – class winner in Méthode Cap Classique Challenge

Simonsig CWG Auction Reserve Cuvée Chêne 2007 – highly recommended in Platter’s Guide

Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut 2007 – Top 100 SA Wine Challenge selection

Vergelegen MMV Brut 2008 – gold medal at International Wine Challenge

Villiera Monro Brut 2007 – trophy at Decanter Awards, trophy at Five Nations Challenge, 5 Stars in Platter’s Guide

Villiera Woolworths Vintage Reserve Brut 2007 – trophy at Trophy Wine Show


For the prices of these wines and more Cap Classique recommendations, click here. For information about the various judging panels, click here.
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