{"product_id":"obsidian-nectar-cap-classique-1","title":"Obsidian Nectar Cap Classique","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eObsidian Nectar is the richer, slightly sweeter expression from one of South Africa's most striking new luxury Cap Classique producers.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in the Witzenberg Valley of Tulbagh, Obsidian takes the traditional bottle-fermented Cap Classique method and combines it with extended lees ageing to build texture and complexity. The Nectar is deliberately crafted with less sweetness than many wines in the category, giving you the generosity you'd expect from a Nectar without turning the whole thing into fizzy pudding. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect toasted almond, brioche and ripe apple, wrapped in silky bubbles with enough acidity and minerality to keep everything fresh and polished. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright golden straw with a fine, persistent mousse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted brioche and almond lead the way, followed by ripe apple, citrus and subtle richer fruit notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky and generous, with ripe orchard fruit and a delicate sweetness balanced by fresh acidity. Extended lees ageing adds creamy texture and those lovely biscuity, toasted notes, while the fine mousse keeps everything elegant rather than heavy. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and lingering with gentle sweetness, apple, toasted almond and a clean mineral freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Obsidian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Witzenberg Valley, Tulbagh, Western Cape, South Africa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar Cap Classique\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay(60%) \u0026amp; Pinot Noir(40%)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional bottle-fermented Cap Classique method\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extended lees ageing (18 Months)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml \/ \u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet sparkling wine gets a bad rap, largely because plenty of it deserves one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObsidian Nectar is different.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's sweetness, certainly, but it's measured. The acidity, minerality and lees-derived brioche character give the wine enough structure to remain sophisticated rather than sticky. Obsidian says it uses almost half the sugar of many comparable Nectar-style wines, specifically aiming for something luscious without becoming cloying. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then there's that bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt looks like someone asked Batman to launch a Cap Classique brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark, ridiculously good-looking and backed up by what's inside, exactly the sort of bottle you arrive at a dinner party carrying when you want everyone to ask what you've brought.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Obsidian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45465902120983,"sku":null,"price":319.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3026\/9496\/files\/MaredsousBlond_1.jpg?v=1788272498","url":"https:\/\/mothercityliquor.co.za\/zh\/products\/obsidian-nectar-cap-classique-1","provider":"Mothercity Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}