Description
Haute Cabrière Silk Nectar is a Cap Classique sparkling wine made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir using the traditional method of secondary fermentation in bottle. The style is deliberately softer and slightly sweeter, with extended lees aging adding texture and complexity while preserving the freshness expected from quality South African sparkling wine.
The palate opens with bright citrus before moving into richer honeycomb notes and a smooth, silky texture. The measured dosage rounds out the fruit and gives the wine a more indulgent profile without losing balance or lift. It would pair well with fruit-based desserts, soft cheeses, lightly spiced dishes, or simply serve chilled as a celebratory aperitif.
This is an approachable, fruit-driven Cap Classique with enough texture and richness to offer something distinct from a drier sparkling style.
The palate opens with bright citrus before moving into richer honeycomb notes and a smooth, silky texture. The measured dosage rounds out the fruit and gives the wine a more indulgent profile without losing balance or lift. It would pair well with fruit-based desserts, soft cheeses, lightly spiced dishes, or simply serve chilled as a celebratory aperitif.
This is an approachable, fruit-driven Cap Classique with enough texture and richness to offer something distinct from a drier sparkling style.
The grapes were hand-harvested and vinified for traditional-method sparkling wine production, with secondary fermentation taking place in the bottle. The wine then matured on the lees for 18 months to build fine texture and integrate its citrus and richer honeycomb character. A carefully balanced dosage was added before release to create the wine’s softer, slightly sweeter style while maintaining freshness and poise.
Winemaker: Tim Hoek
Winemaker: Tim Hoek
Nestled on the slopes of the Franschhoek Pass, Haute Cabrière is a family-run estate founded in 1982 by Achim von Arnim on land dating back to 1694. Today, the second generation of the von Arnim family runs the winery with a deep commitment to family and community.The estate is globally revered for pioneering Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. They craft the flagship Pierre Jourdan Cap Classique range, accessible still blends, and site-specific reserve wines.Carved directly into the mountainside, the dramatic underground cellar utilizes gravity-flow winemaking. Above ground, a glass-fronted tasting room and restaurant deck offer panoramic valley views. Visitors can enjoy seasonal dining, artisanal pastries, or witness the traditional art of sabrage, making it a premier South African lifestyle destination.
