Kaapse Vonkel Brut is a sparkling produced by Simonsig Estate in Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa. Made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 2 vintages; members see when each one is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Sparkling
Appellation: Stellenbosch
Region: Stellenbosch
Country: South Africa
Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: light-bodied, low tannin, high acidity, dry
Kaapse Vonkel is South Africa's pioneering Cap Classique, made by Simonsig using the traditional method with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Stellenbosch. Expect a crisp, refreshing sparkler with fresh apple and citrus lifted by fine, persistent bubbles and a gentle hint of brioche from its lees ageing. It's an honest, food-friendly bubbly that punches above its price point — unpretentious and genuinely enjoyable.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Stellenbosch is South Africa's best-known fine-wine district, set among granite hills just inland from Cape Town, and is the historic centre of the country's quality wine trade.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a white grape from Burgundy that has spread to nearly every wine-growing region on earth, prized for its versatility and its ability to reflect both terroir and the winemaker's hand.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is a red grape from Burgundy, one of the oldest and most revered varieties in the world, famous for being thin-skinned, fussy to grow and capable of extraordinary elegance.
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More sparkling wines from Stellenbosch
- Cuvée Royale Blanc de Blancs — Simonsig Family Wines, Stellenbosch
- Kaapse Vonkel Brut — Simonsig Family Wines, Stellenbosch
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kaapse Vonkel Brut from?
Kaapse Vonkel Brut is produced by Simonsig Estate in Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
What grapes are in Kaapse Vonkel Brut?
Kaapse Vonkel Brut is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.