Boschendal Brut strikes Swedish Gold

Wednesday, 3 June, 2015
Boschendal
Celebratory corks are popping at the historic Boschendal Estate with the Boschendal Brut Cap Classique awarded a Gold Trophy at the prestigious Vinordic Wine Challenge in Stockholm - Sweden’s only wine competition certified by the European Union and blind-tested by a qualified jury.

“Vinordic is one of the largest trade shows for the food and beverage industry in northern Europe, attracting leaders from the catering, hotel and restaurant sectors, so winning the Gold Trophy is really important in terms of making the right kind of noise in these key Scandinavian export markets,” says Jacques Roux, Marketing Director Wine at DGB. “The results were also published in Allt om Vin, Sweden´s most respected and largest wine magazine with over 100 000 readers.”

The Boschendal Brut is a blend of 51% Pinot Noir and 49% Chardonnay. Winemaker Lizelle Gerber describes the Cap Classique as pale gold with a flourish of delicate bubbles and enticing lemon cream and almond Biscotti, preceding a soft explosion of zesty lemon and orange peel. “The Brut has a natural affinity to strawberries and is delicious with shellfish or sushi,” says Gerber. “To be enjoyed well chilled as a rewarding social sipper or riveting aperitif for all occasions.”

To qualify for the Vinordic Wine Challenge, wines must be available at Swedish retail outlets and the selection is via a blind tasting with two separate juries focusing on taste versus price. The winners compete for gold, silver or bronze and “best value” awards.

The Brut is available at select wine retail and at the cellar door. Contact Rochelle on boschendalwineclub@dgb.co.za or 021 870 4264 to join the Boschendal wine club.