Anura MCC 2015 is produced from 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir. Grapes are hand-picked in the cool early morning. The Chardonnay component came from 2 blocks of vineyard, in different regions, one being Anura Vineyards, Simonsberg-Paarl and the other from the Robertson district. The Pinot Noir portion all came from Anura. Bunches are lightly pressed whole; only using the cuvee (500l/ton). The juice is handled carefully with minimum exposure to oxygen to preserve the delicate flavours of the juice, with no sulphur added. 15% of the total blend was fermented in 2nd and 3rd-fill French oak barrels, the rest in stainless steel tanks. Bottled shortly after primary fermentation. After the second fermentation this wine was kept on the lees for 4 years or more before disgorgement. Residual sugar: 3.4g/l. Bottled at 12%. (Bottle size 750ml)

Nose: Lovely notes apples and pears complemented beautifully by a subtle nutty brioche richness.

Palate: Fresh fruit on entry green apples in particular and some citrus lemon peel notes. Mid-palate has beautiful subtle creamy texture.

Finish: Refreshing acidity with lingering notes of freshly baked brioche buns.

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