Pongrácz, one of South Africa’s best known méthode cap classique (MCC) producers, has launched a new bubbly called Noble Nectar – and three lucky readers can each win  a bottle.
Noble Nectar is a demi-sec blend of pinot noir and chardonnay made to complement Pongrácz’s range of bubbly made in the traditional French method.
The eye-catching purple bottle with its unusual and very elegant shape contains a luxurious bubbly with subtle sweetness. It is characterised by delicate bubbles, velvety, creamy butter and citrus notes, and light, yeasty aromas evocative of litchi and pear.
Winemaker Elunda Basson says the Noble Nectar was made with show-stopping dazzle in mind.
“At the height of the 19th century, the palate of the elite led the interest in creating a medium-sweet champagne. Demi-sec captured the interest from royals and dignitaries alike, extending the enjoyment to any occasion or time of day with its delicate sweetness and natural acidity,” Basson says. “With this latest edition to Pongrácz we wanted to introduce an MCC with finesse and a subtle sweetness that would add a modern touch to the heydays of champagne enjoyment.”
Demi-sec, she adds, is a versatile MCC that should not only be reserved for enjoyment with desserts. “Gorgeous on its own, it also pairs well served with Marsala or Thai chicken curry, smoorsnoek parcels and duck spring rolls served with quince and chilli jam.”
Pinot noir and chardonnay grapes were hand-selected from vineyards in and around Stellenbosch.
Pongrácz Noble Nectar Demi-Sec retails for about R149.
Competition| How to win
To stand a chance to win one of three bottles, SMS the word PONGRACZ to 41893, followed by your name and surname, before noon on Monday. All entrants must be 18 and over as this is a liquor prize.Winners will be drawn electronically and notified on Monday. SMSes cost R1.50 each, errors and omissions are billed, and free SMSes do not count. Other Ts and Cs may also apply.
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