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.

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.

A vintage characterised by snow and sun. The cool 2021 growing season began with a cooler than average winter. Snow-capped mountains encircling the vineyards radiated white cold. On the palate bubbles like silk, featherweight and buoyant, languidly wrap around winter melon, white peach, fresh pineapple. Wet crystal acidity, limpid and mineral, unwinds along seams of coiled light. Extended lees time (18 months) and a lower level of tirage layers on autolytic biscuity intensity, the satiny mousse ribboning to mineral austerity. 

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.

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.

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.

Aromatics of crushed pink quartz, chalk, rose talc, hibiscus in bloom. An explosion of cherry blossoms, the light curling through. Crushed strawberries underfoot, a tension like the edge of innocence. Waves of strawberry and cranberry freshness weave through the lifted palate along a seam of superfine bubbles; zest of blood orange and mandarin peel radiates toward the edges. The acidity is pure and structural, a hallmark of the high diurnal swings of the Tulbagh region and the cool 2021 vintage. A touch of earth, and creamy kiss of lees, before tapering into a liquid minerality and a dry, strawberry-hued finish.

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. 

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.

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.

The scent of waxy honeycomb and crushed limes. The cinnamon smoke of apple pie, cloves. Golden apples, baking citrus and white roses spill over into the plush, fruity palate. The acidity pulls in hexagonal; an angular freshness shaped by granite mountain soils and the cool conditions of the 2021 vintage. Lime, honey and juicy apples pool alongside creamy white pear and peach. White river pebbles follow a stony spine to nectarines bursting with juice. An indulgent note of lemon drop opulence folds into salted caramel before the refreshing, poised finish.

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 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.

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

A red fruit riot; summer strawberries, cranberries and raspberries dipped in powdered sugar. Sweetness and light. Tangy on the palate, pomegranate arils, like jewels, a fine seamed acidity and satin mousse. Succulent citrus woven in tight, sewing in a refreshing stony line. Whipped cream dented with maraschino cherries. Energetic, clean fruit on the mid-palate, the quality of the 2021 harvest on show. The red-berried pinot noir tailors more savoury to the finish, ending lemony fresh with cranberry nuance.

The vibrant vivacity of this Cap Classique is a true joy paired with bold, deep flavours; prawns grilled on hot coals with coconut lime basting and peach chutney; its berry-richness harmonious with unctuous, sticky pork belly; spice, texture, cream are all heightened, pair with the pillowy softness of strawberry cream cake, the astringency of raspberry pinwheels, and the fine crunch of rose-water macarons. 

“2012 was a stellar vintage for chardonnay with cool nights as well as beautifulsunny days in the growing season, which contributed to the mineral acidity that welook for when making Cap Classique,” shares Stephan de Beer, head winemaker.“The fruit was beautiful and healthy resulting in a Cap Classique that will age well in bottle.”

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. As temperatures rose towards summer, slow, uniform ripening saw an even set of the berries. 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. 

This unique Cap Classique spent 13 years resting on the lees in the underground cellar before disgorgement took place. The anti-oxidative qualities of the yeast cells protect the wine from oxidation as well as perform alchemic reactions that enhance flavour and texture. Disgorgement is a core process in the traditional method of making Cap Classique. It involves the removal of the frozen sediment, which naturally collects in the neck of the inverted bottle, as it is slowly hand-turned in the process known as remuage. Delaying the disgorgement allows the wine to age in contact with the lees layering it with richness, power and weight, while still retaining freshness and vigour. The dosage in the R.D. has been kept low to maintain this freshness.

Iridescent gold with a luminous core. Strikingly fresh aromas of spring meadows, heather and hay, a tantalising lift of bergamot coalesce into darker tones of ginger, honeyed tea and roasted nuts. Concentrated yet weightless the palate is a study in complexity with a duality of fresh and dried fruit: apples, pears, pineapple flash through toasty hazelnuts, marzipan and hints of truffle. A calling card of the 2012 vintage, the rapier-like cut of acidity is reminiscent of crunchy, green apples, refreshing the palate. The pillowy mousse washes in and recedes in accordance, like waves breaking on the shore, a kinetic dance between fruit and structure. The finish is long and layered, and resoundingly fresh, an incredible achievement for a 2012 vintage Cap Classique. This wine is not for cellaring; the interplay between maturity and freshness is best enjoyed soon after disgorgement. 

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. As temperatures 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 a seamless 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. 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.

Pale straw. A sense of rain-washed purity, the dawn as it spills golden over the mountainous Kaaimansgat vineyard. Acacia blossoms, fynbos, flinty oyster shell define the nose; earthen scents unfurling into the freshness of lemon balm and spring limes. A hint of winter melon on the palate entry, then white pear and green apple crescendo to the heart; the mousse light and lacy, ribboning around the pure, cool fruit. This Blanc de Blancs is fine, lifted and fresh. The character showcasing the purity of the 2020 vintage, and the supreme balance achieved from the great diurnal swings of the growing season. 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. As temperatures 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 a seamless 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.

Light-filled straw. From a special block on Twee Jonge Gezellen, vines planted on rocky sandstone soils with deep clay base deliver pristine, tight bunches with high malic acid and low pH. A keen balance for superlative Cap Classique. The expressive nature of the 2020 vintage is on show here. The nose redolent of ripe, juicy peaches, ginger cookies, crushed melon; a summer vignette. Coursing in, like a mineral-rich stream are oysters, rocks and cool green apples. Toasty lees is its smoke and thunder. The palate heroes the concentrated fruit of the vintage, lifted by limey acidity, and a cool, featherweight mousse. The finish is long, layered and distinctly sophisticated.

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. As temperatures 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 a seamless 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 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.

Pulsing gold. A sensation of energy, like the swing of a door letting music spill out into the night. Golden apples slowly crushing, the juice spilling, heady and fragrant mingling with fresh, tangy spice - cardamom, cinnamon wood. A tantalising support of baking honeyed baklava, the pistachio scented and weaving through fragrant lemon blossom and sugared limes. Again, here come the limes, crushed, juicy, mouth coating - then enveloped in a lush, creamy mousse carrying the zingy fruit. The vibrancy of the 2020 vintage is on display, expressive and unapologetic. Citrus fruit curls through on the finish, deftly carving and shaping a refreshing acidity in balance with the subtle, elegant richness of the dosage, allowing this fine Vintage-Only Cap Classique to linger.

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 dark radiance of crushed white chalk buoy orchard apples, spring lemons, autumn leaf, spicy lemon pelargonium and buttered brioche. Delicate and textured on the palate from base wine maturation in oak foudre. A float of filigree bubbles cascades over tart red berry fruit, cranberries, raspberries, and crunchy red apples layered in lashings of white citrus. 2021’s cool, taut, saline character is delivered in concentrated pearls of flavour from gentle whole-bunch pressing. A hallmark of the growing season 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 finish of freshly flambéed crème brûlée.