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Klein Constantia Muscat Vin de Constance 2000

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Klein Constantia Muscat Vin de Constance (2000)

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Winery:
Klein Constantia
Varietal:
Muscat
Region:
South Africa > Coastal Region > Constantia
Type:
Dessert/Fortified
Color:
White
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2012
UPC:
 

User Tags:  black, dessert, color descriptors, orange peel, acidic, jam, blossom, waxy, robust, overpowering 


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What to Expect

Going by many names, Moscato Bianco, Muscat de Frontignan and Muscat Canelli among the most common, this aromatic grape produces wines that are characterized by floral aromas with peach and citrus flavors. Widely used in Italy for lightly sparkling, or Frizzante wines, the most famous of which is Asti Spumante.

Winemakers Notes

Description
Richly viscous in the glass, with a burnt orange-gold hue, this wine exhibits youthfully fresh, floral muscat aromas, and exotically spicy confectionary flavours on the unctuously textured palate. These rich flavours are well balanced by brisk acidity, and an attractive bitter orange twist on the clean, persistent finish.

Grape Variety
Muscat de Frontignan (muscat blanc á petits grains)

Wine Record
Grapes were left to raisin on the vines, and were hand-selected towards the middle of March of this warm vintage. Fermentation of read more...

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