The Drift Penelope Brut Rose MCC 2019
Cap Classique
Description
The Drift Estate sits high in the Overberg Wine Region of the Western Cape, where cool maritime breezes and elevations between 400–520 m give sparkling wine grapes particularly good natural acidity and aromatic lift. The Penelope MCC Rosé is made using the Méthode Cap Classique - South Africa’s traditional bottle-fermented sparkling method modelled on Champagne - embracing slow lees ageing to build fine bead and nuanced texture. Under winemaker Bruce Jack’s guidance, The Drift focuses on wines that balance fruit purity with freshness and finesse, drawing on the estate’s unique terroir in the Agulhas Wine Triangle.
Colour: Pale salmon-pink with persistent, fine bubbles.
Nose: Delicate strawberry and red cherry aromas mingle with soft florals and a hint of citrus zest, showing the approachable rosé character typical of MCC from cool South African sites.
Palate: Light-bodied and lively, with fresh red berry fruit framed by crisp acidity and a creamy texture from extended lees contact. Hints of raspberry and red apple carry through, giving refreshing drive without heaviness.
Finish: Clean and dry, with lingering soft berry notes and a touch of citrus lift that keeps the palate feeling fresh.
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The Drift Penelope Brut Rose MCC 2019
- Food Pairing : The Drift Penelope Brut Rose MCC 2019 is wonderfully versatile with food thanks to its lively acidity and fresh berry profile. Enjoy it as an aperitif with smoked salmon blinis and crème fraîche, where the bubbles and citrus notes cut through richness; pair with fresh oysters or prawns to echo the wine’s saline freshness; or match it with a summer berry salad with feta and mint, where the slight fruit sweetness complements the bright acidity. Its dry finish also makes it a lovely companion to light creamy pasta with lemon and asparagus, striking a balance between elegance and flavour.
- Drink before: Best enjoyed now through the next 2–3 years (2026–2027). Youthful and fresh, though quality MCC can benefit from short-term ageing.
- Vintage: 2019
- Manufacturer: Appelsdrift Farm
- Region: Overberg
- Alcohol Content: 11.5%
Stock and Delivery:
In Stock: Standard delivery within 5 days
Stock at supplier: Delivery within 10 - 15 days
R99 Nationwide
Free Delivery: On orders over R2 000
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We guarantee a full credit on the cost of the wine, no questions asked, and we will also collect the remainder of any pack and refund you in full if you are unhappy with the quality, the service or any aspect of Wine-of-the-Month Club.
Replacements:
In the unlikely event that there is a broken bottle in your case, please tell us immediately and we will credit your account. We reserve the right to substitute product if stock runs out, to the same or higher value of the stock.
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