Silverthorn The Jewelbox Brut

Silverthorn The Jewelbox Brut is a wine the competes with the best in the world in their sparkling category.

WINEMAKING
Silverthorn The Jewelbox Brut is a wine with emphasis on richness, opulence and complexity. The inspiration for this style comes from John’s all-time favourite Champagnes namely, Krug and Bollinger. The grapes were hand harvested towards the end of January 2018 and gently whole-bunch pressed to recover a maximum of only 550 litres per ton. Fermentation of the Chardonnay was split between stainless steel and old French oak barrels while the Pinot Noir was only fermented in stainless steel. This creates the basis of complex building blocks which are critical when it comes to the final blending. Here a reserve portion of Chardonnay, which has spent 12 months in old French barrels, completes Jewel Box. The final blend consists of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir.

DESCRIPTION
Cultivar: Chardonnay (71%), Pinot Noir (29%)
Colour/appearance: Light straw yellow with elegant fine bubbles.
Nose: Complex aromas of roasted almonds, marzipan and subtle hints of strawberry and cherry compote followed by zesty citrus nuances.
Palate: Dry, rich and full – soft toasty creaminess with a beautiful palate weight.

FOOD PAIRING
Grilled game fish with rich mayo aioli
Roasted quail with Champagne risotto and wild mushrooms

ANALYSIS
Alc – 12.0%   |   RS – 6.3g/l   |   pH – 3.16   |   TA – 6.5g/l