This 100% Chardonnay sparkling wine from South Africa is a delight for the senses, especially for those who dig on sparkling wine with a little age on it. 20% of the wine is barrel-fermented and the blending of the cuvee begins after 12 weeks. It then gets bottled for its secondary fermentation, which takes 4 years, after it is disgorged it is rested a further 8 months under cork. The results are a bubble with a richness in the mouth and notes of biscuity and baked apple plus a subtle creamy vanilla finish - all isbacked with delightful acidity. A sparkling wine lovers delight at a very good price. Price: $24.95 - Rating: ****+