{"product_id":"malherbe-family-wines-jessica-cap-classique-2017","title":"Malherbe Family Wines Jessica Cap Classique 2017","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eMalherbe Family Wines traces its roots back to deep family history in the Stellenbosch winelands, a region synonymous with South African wine heritage. The Malherbe family has been connected with the land and cellar work for decades, combining time-honoured practices with pragmatic innovation focused on honest, expressive wines. Their sparkling offering, \u003cem data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eJessica Cap Classique\u003c\/em\u003e, reflects that ethos: traditional Méthode Cap Classique crafted with attention to vineyard fruit quality and meticulous bottle fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eStellenbosch’s warm sunshine moderated by cooling breezes and varied soils - from gravelly hillsides to well-drained alluvium - provides ideal conditions for the classic Champagne varietals Chardonnay and Pinot Noir used in this Cap Classique. The blend’s genesis here speaks to the region’s ability to support both vibrant acidity and nuanced fruit character, making it a fitting place for a handcrafted sparkling wine that honours both family heritage and local terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003eColour: Pale gold with a gentle sheen and a steady, fine bead in the glass - a sign of patient secondary fermentation and ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003eNose: Toasty brioche and light pastry aromas framed by lemon blossom and soft orchard fruit notes, with subtle hints of red berry from the Pinot Noir component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003ePalate: Dry yet rounded, with lemon zest, white peach and a touch of red apple on entry. Yeasty complexity from extended lees ageing adds creaminess and depth, balancing vibrant citrus acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003eFinish: Long and polished, finishing with gentle citrus and biscuit nuances that linger thoughtfully on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine-of-the-Month Club","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45221663637683,"sku":"SW1717CC06","price":200.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/MalherbeFamilyWinesJessicaCapClassique2017.jpg?v=1768542398","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/malherbe-family-wines-jessica-cap-classique-2017","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}