Muscat Blanc 2019 (case of 6)
R1 470.00
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Pure gold in colour. The nose shows complex aromas of orange marmalade, ginger spice and hints of litchi. The palate has a luscious mouthfeel with flavours of creamy stone fruit, litchi, citrus zest and a lively spice on the finish.
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ABOUT THIS WINE
| Wine Style: | Dessert Wine |
| When to Enjoy: | After dinner with a cheese board or dessert. |
| How to Serve: | Pleasantly cold. 12-14 ˚C |
| Our meal suggestions: | Will go perfectly with a classic tarte tatin or crème brulee, also Roquefort or Stilton cheese. |
| The wine itself: | Pure gold in colour. The nose shows complex aromas of orange marmalade, ginger spice and hints of litchi. The palate has a luscious mouthfeel with flavours of creamy stone fruit, litchi, citrus zest and a lively spice on the finish. |
| What about the grapes? | 100% Muscat Blanc |
| And the vineyards (terroir): | The vineyard is situated on a South-West facing slope with a North-South row direction for optimal sun exposure and flavour development. |
| How was it made: | The grape stem or rachis was pinched with pliers and allowed to hang on the vine, naturally concentrating all the sugars and flavours in the berries. The juice was pressed to barrel and allow to ferment spontaneously. The wine was then aged for 30 months in 3rd fill French oak. |
| Should this wine age / mature: | A wine that can be aged for as long as you can manage not to open it. |
| Technical Facts: | Grape Origin: Stellenbosch Polkadraai Wine Variety: Sweet Wine Body: Full Bodied Acidity: Fresh Acidity Barrel Treatment: Older French oak 30 months. |
| ALC: 13% pH: 3.12 Acid: 5.6 g/l Rs: 155g/l |