Winning awards is nothing new for this elegant J.C. Le Roux flagship. Last year the 2003 vintage triumphed as overall winner of the 2012 Amorim Méthode Cap Classique Challenge and walked off with a gold medal at the 2012 Veritas Awards. “Receiving the trophy for the best sparkling wine is testament to Scintilla’s outstanding quality and status as South Africa’s MCC champion. We only make Scintilla in exceptional vintages, and the end result is a Cap Classique that is luxuriously smooth and well-balanced with an elegant, dry palate and an explosion of scintillating bubbles that will uplift any occasion,” says Cellar Master Elunda Basson. A classic blend of Chardonnay (75%) and Pinot noir (25%), Scintilla 2003 spent a remarkable seven years on the lees, resulting in rich layers of complexity and flavours with a superior, smooth character. It is available at boutique wine shops and restaurants, selling for R160 at the cellar door. For more information, visit www.jcleroux.co.za, www.facebook.com/HouseofJCLeRoux or follow @LeGoodLife on Twitter.