The maiden 2009 vintage was the first Rosé Cap Classique with No Added SO2 in the country, another of the many firsts Simonsig has brought to the market over the last four decades. In just one year, this Cap Classique has developed a loyal following of bubbly lovers in search of a more innovative and health-driven style. Woolworths has a growing and successful range of red and sparkling wines with No Added SO2.
This limited release is as delicious as it is health-friendly and extreme care is taken in the whole winemaking process to prevent oxidation and spoilage of the wine as no SO2 is added. It is a mouthful of freshness and finesse and the perfect summer sip, shares Simonsig cellarmaster and MCC specialist Johan Malan, son of the late Frans Malan who gave South-Africa its first French-inspired, bottle-fermented sparkling wine back in 1971.
The Woolworths Limited Release Pinot Noir Brut Rosé 2010 is made with 100% Pinot noir grapes which give the faintest salmon hue to the wine as well as an enticing nose of ripe strawberries, raspberries and redcurrant.
The beauty of this noble red grape variety lies in its ability to add full-bodied structure to the wine without losing its delicacy and finesse, explains Johan.
The grapes where whole bunch pressed and then inoculated with a special Prise de Mousse yeast to start the primary fermentation. The yeast selection is critical as certain yeasts actually form sulphur dioxide in the wine which can be problematic when trying to make a sulphur-free wine.
The Woolworths Limited Release Pinot Noir Brut Rosé 2010 spent 12 months on the lees allowing its mouth-filling roundness, which shows ample fresh fruit intensity and body, to develop to the full. The delicately fine mousse is an explosion of bubbles on the palate, leading to a crisp, refreshing, dry finish.
This gorgeous Cap Classique is ideal as an aperitif for summer entertaining while it also complements crayfish thermidor; sushi; Japanese tempura and teriyaki; mushroom or truffle risotto, and creamy goat's cheese exceptionally well.
The Woolworths Limited Release Pinot Noir Brut Rosé 2010 No Added SO2 retails at R99.95 per bottle at selected Woolworths stores countrywide.
