Issued by GC Communications on behalf of Simonsig Estate
Follow
the crumbs to Simonsig, the landmark family owned wine estate in the
Stellenbosch Winelands, and discover a new tasting experience of pure decadence
with signature Méthode Cap Classique wines paired with delectable cakes.
The new
tasting experience, the brainchild of Simonsig Cap Classique and white
winemaker, Hannes Meyer, consists of a line-up of three bubblies, Simonsig
Kaapse Vonkel 2010, South Africa’s first bottle fermented sparkling wine,
followed by the blushing debutante, Kaapse Vonkel Brut Rosé and, to add that
extra touch of grandeur, the acclaimed Cuvée Royale 2010.
“As our
trail blazer, the 2010 Kaapse Vonkel, is the perfect start to this absolute
taste induclgence,” says Hannes who chose carrot cake with a cream cheese
frosting for this taste combination.
“The
complexity and fuller palate of Kaapse
Vonkel 2010 with its
beautiful citrus nose melds perfectly with the carrot cake. Its well-balanced
acidity and baked bread character makes it an excellent pairing with the cream
cheese frosting, whilst the subtle cinnamon of the carrot cake allows the
fruitiness of the bubbly to come to the fore ,” says Hannes.
Next up
is Kaapse Vonkel Brut Rosé
2012, a celebration of summer in a glass, paired with a blueberry and lemon
Madeleine.
“The
elegance and softness of fine red berry aromas and hints of strawberry make
this Brut Rosé an excellent pairing for the light textured Madeleine,” says
Hannes who explains how the freshness of this pink Cap Classique picks up the blueberry
and lemon flavours, rounding off the mouthfeel and ending in a long, lingering
finish.
The tasting concludes on a high note when the Simonsig Cuvée Royale 2010, a blanc de blancs made from 100%
Chardonnay, is paired with lemon poppy seed cake crowned with lemon curd.
“Fresh and lively, this prestige cuvée with its classic green
apple and citrus flavours enhances the zesty lemon curd, whilst the freshness
of the Cuvée Royale cuts through the buttery creaminess, acting as a palate
cleanser with its polished acidity and light, elegant finish,” concludes
Hannes.
If a sparkling wine tour is on your bucket list, then a visit to
Simonsig Estate, producers of South Africa’s first Méthode Cap Classique back
in 1971 is a must.
The
Méthode Cap Classique and cake tastings are offered daily at R50 per person at
the newly renovated Simonsig Estate Tasting Room. To ensure your spot, contact
Alismi Smit on Tel: 021 888 4915 or asmit@simonsig.co.za.
Simonsig Wine Estate is located outside Stellenbosch, on the Kromme Rhee road between the R44 and R304.
Simonsig Wine Estate is located outside Stellenbosch, on the Kromme Rhee road between the R44 and R304.
