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Klein Constantia Vin De Constance(1998)

Description
Deep, yellow-gold in colour, with marked viscosity. Intense and complex nose of dried apricot, tangerine and muscat. Luscious, concentrated, sweet fruit flavours on the palate are balanced by fine acidity, and followed by a very long, flavourful finish.

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

Wine Record
Grapes were left to dry on the vines and hand-selected towards the end of March of this cool vintage. Fermentation of the sweet, concentrated must took place in temperature-controlled stainless read more...
JM
Wine Spectator
12/15/03
93/100
December 2003
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Wine.com
June 2007
The re-creation of the legendary sweet Constantia wine made in the 18th and 19th century. Sought after by Napoleon and the European aristocracy, including George IV and Louis Philippe. Praised by Charles Dickens, Jane Austen and Baudelaire. Situated on the narrow Cape Peninsula, Klein Constantia¹s vineyards enjoy a temperate maritime climate. The Muscat is planted on the lower, warmer slopes in unirrigated soils consisting of decomposed Table Mountain granite. Deep, yellow-gold in colour. Intense and complex nose of dried apricots, raisins and orange marmalade. Luscious mouthfeel: read more...
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Matt Spicer
August 2007
unbelievable wine, massive fruit, great acidity to keep it all spotless clean-
but watch out for the killer hangover the next morning if you tackle a bottle by yourself...
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