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BLISS DEMI SEC
VARIETY:
Chardonnay 54%, Pinot Noir 46%
VINTAGE:
Non Vintage
AREA OF ORIGIN:
Western Cape, South Africa.
VINEYARD:
Chardonnay selected from the riverside and
limestone vineyards with high natural lime in the soils producing 9
tons/ha. Pinot Noir planted in the loamy clay soils producing 10
tons/ha coming from our coastal Firgrove Vineyards.
HARVEST DETAILS:
Both varietals are hand picked: Chardonnay at 18-19.5°B for fruit
and elegance. Pinot Noir at 18.5-20°B for complexity and length of
flavour.
CELLAR:
Produced in the Méthode Cap Classique cellar, Robertson.
CELLAR TREATMENT:
Whole bunch pressing ensures fractional recovery. After settling
of juice the two varieties are fermented separately. They are then
crossblended along with reserve wine if necessary, bottled and left
for 15 months yeast contact time before disgorgement. Special
selection of liquer d’expedition was added to produce this
delectable demi-sec.
TASTING NOTES:
For those who do not like it dry, the Graham Beck Demi-Sec is a
fine excuse for self indulgence and frivolity. “Light yeasty aromas,
with hints of butterscotch, honey and praline, this delectable
bubbly will stimulate your sweeter senses.”
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