Warwick First Lady MCC Brut Rose NV

Warwick The First Lady MCC Brut Rose NV

Product Features

Secondary fermentation sparkling in the bottle. The 'First Lady' range is named in honor of Warwick's founder, Norma Ratcliffe, one of South Africa's first female winemakers. The idea is that the person who purchases this wine wants to gift it to their first lady, or to drink it with that special woman.

Maker comment

Beautiful pastel pink with a sense of transparency. Aromas of peach and strawberry. Refreshing acidity and a refreshing, dry, pleasant taste spread straight into the mouth. The bubbles are fine and smooth. Crispy finish with flavors of apple and sherbet. Well-balanced and elegant finish. The very pleasant and light foam will make you want to drink it during the spring and summer season, at an outside table such as a cafeteria, or even in the lunch or afternoon on a holiday.

food pairing

Appetizers, carpaccio, dry-cured ham, salmon, seafood, sandwiches, etc. For relatively light meals such as toasts and the beginning of course meals.

Country of origin/production area

south africa western cape

vintage

NV

type

Sparkling rosé, dry

Main varieties

51% Chardonnay, 49% Pinot Noir

Alcohol degree

12%

capacity

750ml

Producer information

Warwick is one of South Africa's leading boutique wineries in the Stellenbosch region. Dating back to 1771, the farm has a long history.
In 1964, former owners Stan and Norma Ratcliffe purchased Warwick, a former fruit farm. Viticulture started in 1981 with a focus on classic Bordeaux varieties (Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon).
Norma Ratcliffe's dedication to winemaking made her one of the first female Cape winemakers. Warwick's "First Lady" series is a tribute to her achievements.
The first release on the Warwick label was in 1984. Since then, it has won many awards both at home and abroad, and has grown into one of South Africa's leading brands and established its position.
The winery is located at an altitude of 240-360m in the hills of the Simmonsberg Mountains, called the Red Wine Zone of Stellenbosch. This high position allows cool southeasterly winds to blow the vineyards in spring and summer.
Warwick has a variety of slopes and different clay-rich soil types that produce unique terroirs and complex, characterful wines. The main soil types are granitic oak leaf and tukul. The vineyard has cool east facing, south east facing, south facing and slightly warmer west facing slopes. One of the top Cabernet Francs representing South Africa is produced here in Warwick, and its fields are on the south and southwest slopes.
One of the things we take care in growing is that irrigation is kept to a minimum to express the unique terroir of this farm.
Over the last ten years, we have also recognized the importance of biodiversity and strived to maintain a balance between nature and winemaking.
Our soils have a high clay content so the need for irrigation is very low and some fields require no irrigation at all.
Cover crops, such as legumes and radishes, planted in the winter months improve soil health, organic matter and microbial activity, and reduce the need for herbicides. As a result, many earthworms live in the soil.
And when it comes to pest control, we rely on natural predators. Everything is cultivated and managed with respect for biodiversity. As a result, the problem of snails, weevils and other harmful insects is cleared.
Warwick's philosophy is to never compromise on quality. We aim to perform at the highest level in all that we do. And the wine we aim for is elegance. It is a slightly modest classic style to express it.

overview

●Cap: Cork ●Cultivation: Harvest in the cool of the early morning ●Manufacturing: Grapes are soft-pressed in whole clusters to extract only the best juice. The base wine is blended after primary fermentation in stainless steel tanks. After bottling, yeast is added for secondary fermentation. Aged in bottle for 24 months. Completed in August 2019 by disgorging.
Aging potential: Vintage +5-7 years

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