Scoring 95.5 points out of 100, Desiderius
was one of only 60 wines qualifying for the coveted Platinum category.
SAWi acknowledges individual wines that stand out in
leading local and international wine awards, and is calculated according to the combined results a
particular wine has achieved over a few vintages covering a minimum of three
years in any of 84 different competitions, reviews and
listings.
Pongrácz Desiderius has a fine track
record at local and international awards including Double Gold at the Six
Nations Wine Challenge 2013 and the trophy for best bottle fermented sparkling
wine at the 2012 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC).
Crafted from only the finest Chardonnay
and Pinot Noir grapes, Desiderius in its distinctive fluted bottle is alluring
with rich complexity and a fine mousse with a raciness on the palate.
Desiderius owes its definitive character
and persistent bead to the prolonged maturation of at least four years on the
lees (spent yeast cells). As this Cap
Classique matures further it continues to develop its wonderful creamy, nutty
character and full- bodied texture which lingers for ages on the palate.
This signature Pongrácz is the ultimate pairing with fresh oysters, smoked salmon and steamed mussels. Desiderius Pongrácz 2008 is available at all leading boutique wine stores at around R360 per bottle. It can also be ordered online at www.vinoteque.co.za. For more information,
visit www.pongracz.co.za, www.facebook.com/PongraczCapClassique or follow Pongrácz on Twitter at @Pongracz