I love the Krone brand, produced on a 300-year- old farm, Twee Jonge Gezellen in the Tulbagh Valley. The vineyards lay on the east-facing slopes of the Saron Peak mountains where the grapes are night harvested. Krone pride themselves on combining traditional techniques and innovative practices to ensure that they produce the finest sparkling and still wines using Chardonnay and Pinot grapes. A treasured national monument, the historic farm has recently re-opened after lengthy restoration and renovations. Visitors can journey through a series of extraordinary spaces that are filled with contemporary art, sculpture and collectible design, before moving on to sample Krone’s vintage Cap Classiques.

The Tasting Room and Deck are open Monday-Friday from 10h00-16h00, and on Saturdays from 10h00 to
14h00.

Tasting notes:

KRONE VINTAGE ROSÉ CUVÉE BRUT 2017
Blend: 85% Pinot Noir, 15% Chardonnay
Tasting Notes: A tribute to Pinot Noir, the Krone Rosé Cuvée Brut is a paradox of rich, berry fruit and refreshing, natural finesse. Salmon-pink in colour; Elegant, floral bouquet with delicate pomegranate and red apple notes; Fine, creamy mousse with a punch of juicy, rich berries; Smooth, bone dry finish enhanced by lingering berry notes.
Food Pairing Suggestions: Charred squid with tamarind and pineapple salsa, Creamy prawn and avocado cocktail with spiced lime wedges, Salmon with crispy skin crackling and wild rice, Sesame- encrusted seared tuna, Charcuterie board featuring parma ham, prosciutto and saucisson sec.
Retail price: Krone Vintage Rosé Cuvée Brut 2017 is widely available nationally in select liquor retailers and grocers at approximately R145 per bottle.

KRONE NIGHT NECTAR DEMI-SEC ROSÉ 2017
Demi-Sec is a distinctive style of Cap Classique that deserves to be discovered. It is probably the closest in style to the first famous sparkling wines of France a century ago: providing that touch of sweetness which renders the style “Demi-Sec” or Semi-Sweet in category.
Blend: 85% Pinot Noir, 15% Chardonnay
Tasting Notes: Subtle salmon blush; The spun sugar nose is laced with expressive notes of raspberries and cranberries; Rich and textured, the palate is all strawberries and cream, offering a long, velvet finish.
Food Pairing Suggestions: Prawns grilled on hot coals with coconut-lime basting and peach chutney,
Sticky pork belly, Porchetta with mushroom stuffing, Strawberry cream cake, Raspberry pinwheels.
Retail: The Krone Night Nectar Demi-Sec Rosé 2017 is widely available nationally in select liquor
retailers and grocers at approximately R145 per bottle.