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Twee Jonge Gezellen, established in 1710, is the oldest family wine farm in Tulbagh and the second oldest family-owned wine farm in South Africa. Together with the Krones they have become renowned for ground breaking innovation and pioneering concepts.
The early 1950’s saw the vision of owner-cellar master, N.C. Krone, introduce cool fermentation, a first in the wine industry. His son, Nicky Krone, the present owner-cellar master, took the lead again in the early 1980’s with innovative night harvesting which took the cool fermentation concept a step further by harvesting the grapes whilst cold, thus retaining freshness and natural flavours. This practice started a trend in the wine industry to pick at night or in the very early hours of the morning. Night harvesting at Twee Jonge Gezellen has become a way of life for the whole farm during season time and the atmosphere is festive, complementing the joyousness of the gathering of the harvest. Twee Jonge Gezellen produces a well known range of still wines, but is especially renowned for their MCCs, and in particular their KRONE BOREALIS, a multi-award winning & classically styled bottle-fermented product where top honours have spanned various vintages.
A new addition, however, to the MCC range of bottle fermented sparkling wines from the House of Krone, is just about to make an intriguing entrance … rather like a debutante at the ‘coming out’ ball! With a refined, natural sophistication adding to its allure, this bottle fermented sparkling Rosé wine is traditionally recognized as the category with which to ‘impress’ - be it for business, social or romantic occasions. Handcrafted throughout, the traditional French grape varieties, Pinot Noir & Chardonnay, also hand-picked at night & in the early mornings are combined to produce a sassy, refreshing and uplifting juice ambrosia with hints of berry fruits. Displaying delicate lees-yeastiness and a fine creamy mousse, this bubbly also boasts a gorgeously subtle and sophisticated salmon pink hue.
Jean’s Thoughts
A fresh, fruity bubbly that is stunning with food too! A great way to start the season.
Brendon’s Thoughts
Delicately salmon pink in colour, strawberry flavours, creamy mousse. Superb complexity. Just an all round elegant bubbly that I'll be drinking copious amounts of this spring and coming summer.
At Caveau: only available towards the end of October
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