BabylonstorenSprankel 2020

Name: Sprankel
Brand: Babylonstoren
SKU: VIN-024274
Price: 34.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

Product code: 24274

£34.50 inc VAT

Sparkling Wine from
Western Cape, South Africa

Country: South Africa

Region: Western Cape

Type: Sparkling Wine

Winery: Babylonstoren

Alcohol: 12.00%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Grape: 90% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Noir

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Country: South Africa

Region: Western Cape

Type: Sparkling Wine

Winery: Babylonstoren

Alcohol: 12.00%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Grape: 90% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Noir

Taste Profile

Light

Bold

Soft

Acidic

Gentle

Fizzy

Tasting Note

Light straw hue with a youthful tinge of green colour. Leaving it on the lees in excess of four years adds the richness of Granny’s butter biscuits and brioche to the vibrant citrus and crunchy apple flavours. Perfectly rounded and balanced with crisp acidity, ripe fruit and palatecleansing mousse, inviting another sip.

Product Notes

Babylonstoren Sprankel wine hails from the acclaimed Cape Winelands of South Africa. This elegant Méthode Cap Classique sparkler showcases the high standard of winemaking, boasting an exquisite bouquet of fresh apples and brioche. This crisp, balanced wine has creamy, persistent bubbles, exuding complex flavours of baked apples, almonds, and delicate citrus. Its commanding presence on the palate is paired with an extended aftertaste, making Sprankel perfect for festive celebrations or as an aperitif. This sumptuously layered wine, aged for five years before disgorgement, encapsulates Babylonstoren’s commitment to premium quality and traditionalcape-style winemaking.

About the Winery

Babylonstoren is a majestic South African winery nestled within the Drakenstein Valley of the Western Cape. It's a gem, symbolising the essence of the Cape Dutch farm, and dates back to 1692; thus, it holds profound historical significance.

The establishment is currently owned by former magazine editor Karen Roos, known for her influential stint as co-editor of the globally celebrated Elle Decoration magazine. She acquired Babylonstoren in 2007 and under her stewardship, the property has skilfully married traditional aesthetic with modern elegance.

Sprawling across 200 hectares, Babylonstoren boasts a vibrant assortment of vineyards, orchards, and gardens. Visitors are encouraged to participate in activities like pruning, picking, planting, and savouring the plentiful fruits, herbs, and vegetables cultivated on the extensive grounds,. Here, simplicities and complexities coalesce harnessing a cultivation discipline passed down through the generations.

The winery is celebrated for its lush and diversified vineyards that produce a variety of wines. Merlot, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon are some of the fine varietals nurtured from these vineyards. Babylonstoren also has a vibrant distillery that produces a seductive range of liqueurs and spirits. Plus, the Babel restaurant set in the heart of the farm, offers a fine dining experience embedded in its organic and seasonal philosophy.

Sustainability is a driving force behind Babylonstoren’s approach with thoughtful practices such as utilizing worm farms and composting methods to enrich the soil, capitalising on solar energy for electricity, and employing rainwater harvesting and recycling systems. Overall, the preservation efforts behind this historic edifice is as remarkable as its mesmerising landscape.

Babylonstoren showcases the perfect harmony of authentic tradition with the allure of opulence. It captures the charm of the region through its rich history, sumptuous wine selection, sustainable farming practices and a captivating natural backdrop that transcends your average winery experience.

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