“A vintage of energy,” head winemaker Stephan de Beer. Marked by energy and precision, a long, cold, and wet winter set the tone for the season, only clearing in early spring. This enabled a good dormancy period, and nutrient-building rest for our estate vines. The above average winter rainfall was also beneficial in replenishing dams and groundwater reserves. Budding was even and consistent across all cultivars, followed by uniform, healthy shoot growth. Concerns arose during flowering when strong, warm winds swept through the valley, threatening bunchset, but the vines held firm, and fruit development was unaffected. Warm summer conditions accelerated ripening, prompting another early start to night-harvesting on January 4, matching the record pace of 2023. Chardonnay parcels were picked by January 10, immediately followed by pinot noir, with the team working fast to secure optimal ripeness and preserve acidity. The natural acids, especially malic, were impressive, leading to clean base wines with high total acidity, low pH levels, and purity of fruit. Ideal conditions for crafting superlative Cap Classique.

Traditional grape varieties of pinot noir and chardonnay are harvested in the cool of the night. Krone Borealis Cuvée Brut is bottle-fermented and then matures on the lees in the underground cellar.

Harmony. A blend of chardonnay and pinot noir, oystershell and seabreeze minerality describe the entry, a hallmark of the Borealis. The energetic 2024 vintage paints visceral lines of cool acidity, framing a core of bright apple, lime and white pear. The mousse pearls in luminosity with tiny, integrated bubbles. Extended lees ageing of 18 months builds depth and evolving complexity, and will develop rich, biscuity notes over time.

Our flagship Cap Classique evokes a sense of discovery in dining—in a pure and simple way; such as mussels steamed open with seawater; with its distinct line of salinity, the Borealis elevates the oceanic. Minerals and earth; salt-baked; creamy porcini risotto. Simmering comforts of braising chicken, texture and spice.

“A vintage of energy,” head winemaker Stephan de Beer. Marked by energy and precision, a long, cold, and wet winter set the tone for the season, only clearing in early spring. This enabled a good dormancy period, and nutrient-building rest for our estate vines. The above average winter rainfall was also beneficial in replenishing dams and groundwater reserves. Budding was even and consistent across all cultivars, followed by uniform, healthy shoot growth. Concerns arose during flowering when strong, warm winds swept through the valley, threatening bunchset, but the vines held firm, and fruit development was unaffected. Warm summer conditions accelerated ripening, prompting another early start to night-harvesting on January 4, matching the record pace of 2023. Chardonnay parcels were picked by January 10, immediately followed by pinot noir, with the team working fast to secure optimal ripeness and preserve acidity. The natural acids, especially malic, were impressive, leading to clean base wines with high total acidity, low pH levels, and purity of fruit. Ideal conditions for crafting superlative Cap Classique.

The classic varieties of pinot noir and chardonnay are handpicked in the cool of the night. Krone Rosé Cuvée Brut is bottle-fermented and then matures on the lees in the underground cellar.

Amplitude. A blend of pinot noir and chardonnay, lucent red berries, blossom, reflect the purity of the vintage, supported by brushes of toast. Poised and structural, the fruit unfolds in layers of vibrancy; plums, forestberries, raspberries, and cherries. Silvered filigree acidity threads through a pillowy, expansive mousse, bringing length and lift to the savoury finish. Extended lees ageing of 18 months builds depth and evolving complexity, and will develop rich, biscuity notes over time.

Krone Rosé Cuvée Brut delights in food that favours honest expression; from a simple picnic with slivers of charcuterie, crusty sourdough bread, ripe, melty Camembert. A tug-of-war between density and weightlessness, the structure lends itself to the refined too; salmon with crispy skin crackling and wild black rice to rolled porchetta, and duck with cherries. 

“A vintage of energy,” head winemaker Stephan de Beer. Marked by energy and precision, a long, cold, and wet winter set the tone for the season, only clearing in early spring. This enabled a good dormancy period, and nutrient-building rest for our estate vines. The above average winter rainfall was also beneficial in replenishing dams and groundwater reserves. Budding was even and consistent across all cultivars, followed by uniform, healthy shoot growth. Concerns arose during flowering when strong, warm winds swept through the valley, threatening bunchset, but the vines held firm, and fruit development was unaffected. Warm summer conditions accelerated ripening, prompting another early start to night-harvesting on January 4, matching the record pace of 2023. Chardonnay parcels were picked by January 10, immediately followed by pinot noir, with the team working fast to secure optimal ripeness and preserve acidity. The natural acids, especially malic, were impressive, leading to clean base wines with high total acidity, low pH levels, and purity of fruit. Ideal conditions for crafting superlative Cap Classique.

The classic varieties of pinot noir and chardonnay are handpicked in the cool of the night. Krone Night Nectar Demi-Sec is bottle-fermented and then matures on the lees in the underground cellar.

Poise. A blend of chardonnay and pinot noir, fragrance of simmering pears, detailed in ginger-spice, buttery brioche, and waxy honeycomb. Bright fruit concentration echoes the precision of the growing season. A touch of sweetness from the reserve dosage layers richness onto the deep, luxurious core unfolding in silky stonefruits, yellow apples and glacé pineapple, sewn with citrus-tang and lime-freshness. Creamy and mouthcoating, the mousse resolves in a refreshing, elegant finish. Extended lees ageing of 18 months builds depth and evolving complexity, and will develop rich, biscuity notes over time.

A dance of brightness and opulence, Night Nectar demands rich, indulgent dishes. Creamy and fragrant butter chicken curry hits all the right notes as does smoked fish croquettes with lemon aioli. Refreshing yet plush, it pulls you into the realm of the sweet too. Think honeycomb and salted caramel or lemon, poppy seed and goats cheese cheesecake.

The growing season was characterised by a long, wet and cold winter with plenty of snowfall. Tulbagh’s majestic snow-capped mountains encircling the vineyards, acted as granitic refrigerators, this helped ratchet up restorative cold units while preserving vine dormancy. The cold temperatures lasted well into spring and due to this icy climate budding was delayed by seven to 14 days. This aided in uniform budding in our vineyards. By early January it became apparent that harvest would start later than usual. We began harvesting on 14 January 2022, slightly later than usual, and finished on 8 February 2022, before the February heatwave, meaning we were able to capture all the beautiful acids that are so important in the making of superlative base wines for Cap Classique. The quality of the resultant juice showed great precision and purity, the ultimate building blocks for making fine, bottle-fermented sparkling wine made in the traditional method. It was also clear that our young chardonnay and pinot noir blocks on Twee Jonge Gezellen are in great health and have already started to show potential.

The classic varieties of pinot noir and chardonnay are handpicked in the cool of the night. Krone Night Nectar Rosé is bottle-fermented and then matures on the lees in the underground cellar.

Lively, playful, bright. Inviting aromatics of forestberries, raspberries, cranberries and toffee apples. A delicate yet persistent mousse unwraps strawberries and cream, rose cordial, red apples and lingering morello cherries. A fine skein of acidity washes through, tinged with lime-citrus; balancing the richness of the final dosage.

Pair with bold, deep flavours; grilled prawns with coconut lime basting and peach chutney, or sticky pork belly, the berry-richness of the Cap Classique in perfect harmony. Spice, texture, sweetness are all heightened, balanced. Serve with the pillowy softness of strawberry cream cake, the astringency of raspberry pinwheels, and the fine crunch ofrose-water macarons. 

The growing season was characterised by a long, wet and cold winter with plenty of snowfall, ramping up restorative cold units while preserving vine dormancy. The cold temperatures lasted well into spring. This extended icy climate delayed vine budding between 7 to 14 days, which aided in uniform bud break. After veraison in early January we knew that harvest would start later than usual. The chardonnay for the Amphora 2022 was harvested from Kaaimansgat vineyards growing at 700m altitude in the Elandskloof ward. “The ripening in this mountainous valley is very slow,” commented head winemaker Stephan de Beer.“The block delivers beautiful malic acids with low pH levels. We harvested it on 11 March 2022.”Due to the high diurnal conditions of the mountain slopes, the nights were cold in the growing season resulting in fine, stable acids. The cool temperatures locking in the freshness after the warmth of the day. The vines developed a healthy canopy with just the right amount of sun penetration during the moderate growing season and showed a good balance between yield and quality productionThe quality of the resultant juice showed great precision and purity, the ultimate building blocks for making fine, bottle-fermented sparkling wine made in the traditional method.“This is a fresh, clean vintage of startling clarity,” remarked De Beer. “There’s a certain wildness to it, too.”

Produced in small batches and made in a natural style: no enzymes or sulphur are added. Spontaneous ferment in amphora for six months, this Blanc de Blancs is zero-dosage and bottled unfiltered on the lees. With 24 months of maturation in our underground cellar, this pure expression of chardonnay embodies the spirit of Krone and will develop further in the bottle as it ages.

Chardonnay from a single site on Twee Jonge Gezellen. Bursts of lemony vivacity, a rainbow of citrus and the scent of stones. Poised and mineral charged from the ancient sandstone soils, the palate is sculpted by liquid-silver acidity, with a fine, chalky grip. White apple and cool peach radiate at the core. The mousse is whisper-fine, featherlight yet expansive. Elegant, intense and pure, the 2023 vintage delivers both breadth and brightness. Bone-dry from zero dosage.

The 2021 growing season began with a cooler than average winter, complete with snow-capped mountains encircling the vineyards. High amounts of cold units ensured a restorative dormancy period. Ample rain provided natural irrigation for the resting vines. Due to the high diurnal conditions of the mountain slopes, the nights were cold in the growing season resulting in fine, stable acids for both the chardonnay and pinot noir. The cool temperatures locking in the freshness after the warmth of the day. The vines developed a healthy canopy with just the right amount of sun penetration during the moderate growing season and showed a good balance between yield and quality production. Harvest conditions were also cooler than the mean average and due to this picking started a few days later than usual. This delay was advantageous in the accumulation of bright, pure acids – especially malic acid, which resulted in healthy and clean base wines. Harvesting began on 18 January and ended on 9 February. It was a seamless process of bringing in the night harvested grapes as healthy whole-bunches into the cellar, where the fruit was

gently whole-bunch pressed.

Chardonnay is hand-harvested under the light of the stars. Krone Night Nectar Blanc De Blancs is naturally fermented in foudres and is then crafted in a classic bottle-fermented style. It matures on the lees for up to 36 months in the cool of our underground cellar. After which the final dosage is added, to be in perfect balance with the natural acidity of the Cap Classique, providing an elegant touch of richness. This Cap Classique embodies the spirit of Krone and will develop further in the bottle as it ages.

Fresh, fragrant, elegant. Lime blossoms, clementines, spiced-oranges float on undertow of woody cinnamon, glazed nuts. Natural ferment in foudres and 36 months maturation imbues texture and substance. Unfurling like whipped honey the well-integrated silken mousse folds over creamed white pear, lemon curd. The final dosage magnifies the luxe fruit; pitched in perfect balance with the liquid mineral acidity.

The 2021 growing season began with a cooler than average winter, complete with Tulbagh’s majestic snow-capped mountains encircling the vineyards. High amounts of cold units ensured a restorative dormancy period. Ample rain provided natural irrigation for the resting vines. Due to the high diurnal conditions of the mountain slopes, the nights were cold in the growing season resulting in fine, stable acids for both the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The cool temperatures locking in the freshness after the warmth of the day. The vines developed a healthy canopy with just the right amount of sun penetration during the moderate growing season and showed a good balance between yield and quality production. Harvest conditions were also cooler than the mean average and due to this picking started a few days later than usual. This delay was advantageous in the accumulation of bright, pure acids especially malic acid, which resulted in healthy and clean base wines. We started harvesting on 18 January and ended on the 9 February. It was a seamless process of bringing in the night-harvested grapes as healthy whole-bunches into the cellar, where the fruit was gently whole-bunch pressed.

Krone is Vintage-Only Cap Classique. Night Nectar Blanc de Noir is a supreme expression of pinot noir, night-harvested under the light of the stars and bottle-fermented in the cool of our underground cellar. With up to 36 months of bottle maturation this blanc de noir embodies the spirit of Krone and will develop further in complexity as it ages.

A supreme expression of pinot noir with a savoury structure, plush density and a vibrant acidity. On the nose evocative scents of white chalk, orchard apples, candied lemons, autumn leaves. Toasty notes key in with buttery brioche and almond pastry cream. Delicately textured on the palate from base wine maturation in oak foudre. Its taut, saline character is delivered in concentrated pearls of red-fruit flavour, floated with a wash of tiny bubbles. The refreshing acidity is in balance with the subtle, elegant richness of the dosage, allowing this fine Vintage-Only Cap Classique to linger with a luxe finish of crème brûlée.

The 2021 growing season began with a cooler than average winter, complete with Tulbagh’s majestic snow-capped mountains encircling the vineyards. High amounts of cold units ensured a restorative dormancy period. Ample rain provided natural irrigation for the resting vines. Due to the high diurnal conditions of the mountain slopes, the nights were cold in the growing season resulting in fine, stable acids for both the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The cool temperatures locking in the freshness after the warmth of the day. The vines developed a healthy canopy with just the right amount of sun penetration during the moderate growing season and showed a good balance between yield and quality production. Harvest conditions were also cooler than the mean average and due to this picking started a few days later than usual. This delay was advantageous in the accumulation of bright, pure acids especially malic acid, which resulted in healthy and clean base wines. We started harvesting on 18 January and ended on 9 February. It was a seamless process of bringing in the night-harvested grapes as healthy whole-bunches into the cellar, where the fruit was gently whole-bunch pressed.

Chardonnay is hand harvested in the cool of the night and naturally fermented in 2500l wooden foudres. With 36 months of maturation in bottle in our underground cellar, this Cap Classique embodies the spirit of Krone and will develop further in the bottle as it ages.

Generous and fruit-forward with an ornate intensity. From rocky sandstone slopes the site delivers yellow apples, peaches and honeyed biscuit aromatics, with an undercurrent of sappy twigs, gunpowder. This special site consistently delivers pristine, tight bunches with high malic acid and low pH. The magic rubric for fine Cap Classique. On the palate the crystalline acidity deftly balances the gregarious nature of the fruit, glacé pineapple and peachy stone fruit, becoming more saline to the finish with pink grapefruit lift. The Twee Jonge Gezellen Site Specific Blanc de Blancs 2021 will continue to evolve in complexity with time.

The 2021 growing season began with a cooler than average winter, complete with snow-capped mountains encircling the vineyards. High amounts of cold units ensured a restorative dormancy period. Ample rain provided natural irrigation for the resting vines. Due to the high diurnal conditions of the mountain slopes, the nights were cold in the growing season resulting in fine, stable acids for both the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The cool temperatures locking in the freshness after the warmth of the day. The vines developed a healthy canopy with just the right amount of sun penetration during the moderate growing season and showed a good balance between yield and quality production. Harvest conditions were also cooler than the mean average and due to this picking started a few days later than usual. This delay was advantageous in the accumulation of bright, pure acids especially malic acid, which resulted in healthy and clean base wines. We started harvesting on 18 January and ended on 9 February. It was a seamless process of bringing in the night-harvested grapes as healthy whole-bunches into the cellar, where the fruit was gently whole-bunch pressed.

Chardonnay is hand harvested in the cool of the night. With 36 months of maturation in our underground cellar, this Cap Classique embodies the spirit of Krone and will develop further in the bottle as it ages.

Vivid sculptural balance. This single-vineyard vintage cuvée speaks of its high altitude home with fresh, cool lemony-fruit and racy acidity. Lightly scented with green apple, pear, mountain fynbos and flint; and delicately brushed with hazelnut cream and honeyed brioche. The clean, white fruit draws across the palate along a stony, saline spine, trailed by a fine beaded, long-lasting mousse. Restrained in its youth the Kaaimansgat Site Specific Blanc de Blancs will develop further in the bottle, becoming more biscuity as it ages.

The relief from the drought that was felt in the 2019 vintage, continued into 2020 with ample natural water for the vines. An icy winter preceded the growing season, with snow-capped mountains encircling the vines for a restorative dormancy period with generous cold units on supply. At the beginning of spring we experienced an early, even budbreak. Astemperatures rose towards summer, slow, uniform ripening saw an even set of the berries. Due to the diurnal conditions and high altitude of the Kaaimansgat vineyard, which also played a role with the difference between day and night temperatures providing the ideal climate for quality grapes. The dry conditions resulted in healthy vineyards and smaller berries with good colour and flavour concentration. The chardonnay bunches, small and of excellent quality, were hand-harvested early in the season in the cool of the night, to retain a high natural acidity and low sugar content ideal for Cap Classiques. The cool temperatures locked in the freshness after the warmth of the day, showing a keen balance with a good malic to tartaric acid ratio. Harvest began the second week in January and it was aseamless transition of bringing the healthy whole-bunches into the cellar in the early hours of the morning, where the fruit was gently pressed.

Chardonnay is hand harvested in the cool of the night and naturally fermented in 2500l wooden foudres. With 36 months of maturation in bottle in our underground cellar, this Cap Classique embodies the spirit of Krone and will develop further in the bottle as it ages.

Finely chiselled, intensely aromatic with an abounding harmonious structure. Growing at 695 metres above-sea-level, the light intensity of the sun, without the heat, imbues the full ripeness of chardonnay flavour. Ripe green figs, sunburst limes, white pears, dusted in green peppercorn.This fruitfulness is tempered by an invigorating acidity on the palate with vibrant limes and a tiny-beaded mousse carrying lemons, white citrus and green apples. To all this freshness extended lees contact (36 months) adds appetising lemon cream and savoury beurre noisette, tapering gently into a flinty finish.