Van Hunks 'Cap Classique' Brut, Stellenbosch, South Africa NVNamed after a legendary 18th century pirate said to have outdueled the Devil in a smoking contest atop Table Mountain, Van Hunks crafts mthode Cap Classique sparkling wines with a spirit of adventure. Sourced from cool climate vineyards in Stellenbosch, their Brut NV showcases South Africas ability to produce bright, expressive bubbles with depth and finesse. WINEMAKER: Matthew Krone FARMING: Sustainable VARIETY: 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir

white pepper

sandalwood and tea notes

with Hélène Jaeger-Defaix managing commercial operations

in small batches that reflect Shirataki’s refined

where he worked with the famed Occidental Vineyard Zinfandel

FOOD PAIRINGS: Complements dishes such as grilled seafood

layers of dried mushroom

crystalline finish

a family-run cannery in Concarneau

TERROIR: Sourced from vineyards in Fèrebrianges

A bar that drinks like a G&T

Other notes describe the wine as fragrant with floral and fruit components on the nose