Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge: Cap Classique South Africa

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Boschendal Wines

Brut NV

Western Cape Cap Classique

Simonsig

Cuvée Royale 2017

Stellenbosch Cap Classique

Simonsig

Cuvée Royale 2012

Stellenbosch Cap Classique

Kaapse Vonkel

Brut 2019

Western Cape Cap Classique

Kaapse Vonkel

Brut Rosé 2019

Western Cape Cap Classique

Hazendal

MCC 23.5 Blanc de Blanc 2018

Stellenbosch - Bottelary Cap Classique

Hazendal

MCC 23.5 Blanc de Noir 2018

Stellenbosch - Bottelary Cap Classique

Le Lude

Reserve Agrafe 2013

Western Cape Cap Classique

Le Lude

Reserve Brut Rosé NV

Western Cape Cap Classique

Le Lude

Venus Brut Nature Millesime 2014

Western Cape Cap Classique

Graham Beck

Cuvee Clive 2015

Robertson Cap Classique

Graham Beck

Ultra Brut 2015

Robertson Cap Classique

Newstead Wines

Blanc de Blanc 2015

Plettenberg Bay Cap Classique

Kay & Monty MCC Champu

Chardonnay 2016

Plettenberg Bay Cap Classique

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