Sparkling wines from South Africa
South Africa's "Bubbly" is taking the world by storm
Only for about 50 years have sparkling wines been produced in South Africa using the Méthode Champenoise and the Méthode Traditionnelle. In South Africa, all sparkling wines fall under the term "Bubbly", whether it is a Méthode Cap Classique or a sekt, which is referred to here as Sparkling Wine.
South African MCCs are produced, like French champagne, from the three varieties Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier, although grape varieties such as Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and sometimes even Riesling are also used. The first-class and highly rated MCCs from South Africa's Cape Winelands can undoubtedly stand on par with the French original and delight with wonderful freshness and fine citrus nuances.
Méthode Cap Classique Brut Rosé
- Graham Beck Wines
- Schaumwein - off dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Pinot Noir
- Sommeliers Selection 2015 List: Trophy Winner
- John Platter:4 stars
- Tim Atkin 2018: 89 points
- Veritas Awards 2018: Gold
Content: 0.75 Liter (€22.47* / 1 Liter)
Sauvignon Blanc Sparkling Brut
- Clos Malverne
- Schaumwein - off dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Sauvignon Blanc
- John Platter: 3 stars
Content: 0.75 Liter (€15.93* / 1 Liter)
Méthode Cap Classique Brut
- Graham Beck Wines
- Schaumwein - off dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Pinot Noir
- John Platter: 4 stars
- Tim Atkin 2018: 90 points
- Vinordic Wine Challenge 2017: Best value for money and golden trophy
- Veritas Awards 2018: Silver
Content: 0.75 Liter (€23.27* / 1 Liter)
Brut Rosé Méthode Cap Classique
- Boschendal
- Schaumwein - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Pinotage
- Tim Atkin 2020: 91 points
Content: 0.75 Liter (€26.53* / 1 Liter)
Méthode Cap Classique Brut Rosé
- Kleine Zalze
- Schaumwein - off dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Pinot Noir
- John Platter: 4 stars
- Amorim Cork Classique Challenge 2015: Gold
- The Michelangelo International Wine & Spirit Awards 2016: Gold
Content: 0.75 Liter (€23.93* / 1 Liter)
Méthode Cap Classique
- Pongracz
- Schaumwein - off dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Pinot Noir
- John Platter: 4 stars
- Tim Atkin 2018: 87 points
- Veritas Awards 2018: Silver
Content: 0.75 Liter (€19.80* / 1 Liter)
Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut Méthode Cap Classique
- Boschendal
- Schaumwein - off dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Pinot Noir
- Decanter Wine Awards 2018: Bronze
Content: 0.75 Liter (€33.27* / 1 Liter)
Cap Classique Brut Blanc de Blancs
- Colmant
- Schaumwein - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Chardonnay
- Cap Classique Challenge 2013: Best SA Blanc de Blancs NV
- International Wine Review: 91/100
- John Platter: 5 stars
- Robert Parker 92/10
- Tim Atkin 2018: 93 points
Content: 0.75 Liter (€37.27* / 1 Liter)
Christina Brut Méthode Cap Classique
- Van Loveren
- Schaumwein - dry
- South Africa - Robertson
- Pinot Noir
- John Platter: 4 stars
- Christian Eedes: 89 points
- Veritas Wine Awards 2016: Double Gold
- Amorin Cap Classique Challenge: Silver
- Vitis Vinifera: Gold
- Tim Atkin 2018: 88 points
Content: 0.75 Liter (€25.27* / 1 Liter)
Chardonnay Pinot Noir Sparkling Brut
- Van Loveren
- Schaumwein - dry
- South Africa - Robertson
- Pinot Noir
Content: 0.75 Liter (€15.93* / 1 Liter)
Christiena Trousseau Méthode Cap Classique Brut
- Van Loveren
- Schaumwein - off dry
- South Africa - Robertson
- Pinot Noir
- John Platter: 4 stars
- International Wine & Spirit Competition 2021: 90 points
- Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2021: Gold
Content: 0.75 Liter (€23.93* / 1 Liter)
Cap Classique Brut Rosé
Average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Colmant
- Schaumwein - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Pinot Noir
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 92 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2025: 90 Punkte
- Robert Parker: 89 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€28.67* / 1 Liter)