Quoin Rock Festive Series Cap Classique 2023 | New Release
VINIFICATION
At Quoin Rock, we focus on small-batch winemaking to identify the highest quality wines. Guided by our Champagne partners, we harvest early mornings in select vineyard sections, transport grapes in cooled trucks, and use whole-bunch pressing. Fermentation begins after overnight settling, mainly in stainless steel tanks with some in old barrels. Our base wines aim for low pH and high acidity. For the Festive Series Cap Classique, wines age on the lees for a minimum of 1.5 years before disgorgement, with timing monitored monthly to ensure optimal quality.
VITICULTURE
The Chardonnay for our Festive Series Cap Classique comes from our Boskloof farm in Agulhas, where Bokkeveld, Koffieklip, and gravel soils, along with cool Atlantic breezes, add freshness and minerality. The Pinot Noir is sourced from Elgin and Stellenbosch—Elgin’s cool climate and iron-rich sandstone soils contrast with Stellenbosch’s granite-derived clay soils and 400m elevation, both ideal for balanced, expressive fruit.
NOTES OF WINEMAKER
This Cap Classique showcases lovely minerality before leading into prominent notes of lime, pink lady and golden delicious apples, honey and biscuit. On the palate, the mousse is fine and persistent, giving you a fresh, creamy finish with enough acidity for a lingering mouthfeel.
ANALYSIS & DETAILS
Cultivar/s | Pinot Noir 73% | Chardonnay 27%
Alcohol: 12.6%
Residual Sugar: 11.8g/L
Total Acidity: 8.6g/L
pH: 3.05
Craftmanship | Innovation
At Quoin Rock & Knorhoek, the fusion of meticulous craftsmanship and cutting-edge innovation is evident in every bottle we produce. By seamlessly blending traditional techniques with modern advances, we remain at the pinnacle of viticultural excellence, ensuring our wines not only honor our rich heritage but also anticipate the future of winemaking.
Passion | Experience
Our estates resonate with a deep-rooted passion for producing the finest wines, a love that's tangible in every sip and every encounter. Quoin Rock & Knorhoek is more than a destination; it's a journey into a world of premium winemaking, where each moment promises an unforgettable experience steeped in tradition, fervor, and elegance.
