Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge: Sparkling Wine South Africa

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Flatrock

Sparkle NV

Coastal Region Sparkling Wine

85

points

Asara

Cap Classique 2018

Stellenbosch Sparkling Wine

94

points

Sarah's Creek Wines

Demi-Sec NV

Western Cape Sparkling Wine

83

points

Cape Fynbos

Bubbly Rosé 2022

Coastal Region Sparkling Wine

85

points

Cape Fynbos

Bubbly Merlot 2021

Western Cape Sparkling Wine

85

points

Cape Fynbos

Bubbly Chardonnay 2023

Western Cape Sparkling Wine

83

points

Koelenhof

Pinotage Rosé Sparkling Wine 2023

Stellenbosch Sparkling Wine

85

points

Koelenhof

Sauvignon Blanc Sparkling Wine 2023

Stellenbosch Sparkling Wine

84

points

Balance

Buddy Sparkling White NV

Worcester Sparkling Wine

83

points

Deetlefs

MCC 2019

Breedekloof Sparkling Wine

87

points

Clos Malverne

Sauvignon Blanc NV

Stellenbosch Sparkling Wine

85

points

Distell

Pongrácz Blanc de Blanc NV

Western Cape Sparkling Wine

87

points

Distell

Pongrácz Rosé NV

Western Cape Sparkling Wine

89

points

Distell

Pongrácz Noble Nectar NV

Western Cape Sparkling Wine

86

points

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