Characteristics:
Dry, full-bodied and elegant. Made of 100% Chardonnay grapes from Elgin and Robertson. The wine is left on the lees for a minimum of 3 years. Typical brioche richness, citrus aromas are complemented by attractive creaminess. Mineral-driven finish. 

Food pairing:
Ideal as an aperitif with refined, naturally prepared finger food. The winemaker advises this MCC with oysters or white fish in a beurre blanc sauce.

About the winery:
Cave de Pongrácz is well-known for sparkling wine in South Africa. The winery is located Devon Valley, a subregion of Stellenbosch, the grapes Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes are sourced from the best vinyards in the Cape province, near the Atlantic Ocean. All wines are Méthode Traditionelle, known in South Africa as Méthode Cap Classique and are packed in stylish bottles: classy sparkling!

'Cave de Pongrácz' is well-known for sparkling wine in South Africa, made using the 'Méthode Cap Classique', South Africa's traditional method. The winery is located Devon Valley, a subregion of Stellenbosch. Winemaker Elunda Basson manages the dry and fine 'Méthode Cap Classique' using the finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. Desiderius is the flagship sparkling. All wines are packed in stylish bottles: class sparkling!