Palate Press Wine of the Week: NV Graham Beck Brut Cap Classique

Clear, bright, medium straw yellow. Fine bubbles cascade up the glass. The nose is clean with medium intensity aromas of lemon, chalk, biscuit, cooked yellow apple, and yellow cherries. This is a dry wine with a full mousse, and large fleeting bubbles on the palate. It has medium-high acidity, medium body, medium alcohol (11.5%) and flavors of bright citrus, grapefruit, lemon, and green apple. The finish is long and creamy, and leaves a taste of salted caramel in the mouth. A good wine, especially for the suggested retail price. Pair with a salad with fresh fruit, grilled white peaches, roasted sole, or white chocolate truffles with black sea salt.

WHO: Graham Beck
WHAT: Sparkling wine, Chardonnay (58%), Pinot Noir (42%)
WHERE: Western Cape, South Africa
WHEN: NV
HOW MUCH: $28 (Restaurant), $15 (App. Retail)

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