Vine Dried Muscat Blanc NV (case of 6)
R1 470.00
Complex and intense with aromas of apricot, citrus marmalade and ginger spice and hints of lavender and litchi. The palate has a luscious mouthfeel with flavours of peach, apricot, citrus zest and a tangy finish.
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 brûlée, also Roquefort or Stilton cheese. |
| The wine itself: | Complex and intense with aromas of apricot, citrus marmalade and ginger spice and hints of lavender and litchi. The palate has a luscious mouthfeel with flavours of peach, apricot, citrus zest and a tangy 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 hangon the vine, naturally concentrating all the sugars and flavours in theberries. The juice was pressed to barrel and allowed to fermentspontaneously. The wine is a blend 73% 2023 vintage aged in oak for22 months and 27% 2024 vintage aged for 10 months in barrel. |
| 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: 13.85% pH: 3.76 Acid: 6.6 g/l Rs: 137.5g/l |