Appearance: Golden amber color with pronounced shine and high viscous texture; the wine visually promises richness and density.
Aroma: Extremely aromatic nose with notes of acacia, honey, citrus (orange peel), fynbos flowers, and candied apricot. A hint of spices – ginger, muscat, candied fruit – combined with exotic warmth.
Taste: Full-bodied, rich fruity core (apricots, orange marmalade), sweetness (~172 g/L RS) balanced by fresh acidity (pH ~3.5, TA ~8.3 g/L). Flavors include orange tones, honeysuckle, ginger spiciness, and a slight mineral saltiness. Long-lasting structure with radiant intensity.
Finish: Long, lively, and harmonious finish with mineral and citrus nuances that develop into a sweet-honey sweetness. The wine is already drinkable, with excellent aging potential until 2050. Recommended drinking period: 2019–2050.
Specifications
| Others | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | South Africa |
| Type | Rich white |
| Variety | Muscat de Frontignan |
| % Alcohol | 14 |
| James Suckling | 95 |
| decanter | Gold |
| Wine Spectator | 94 |
| Type of product | Wine |
| Country | South Africa |
| Vintage | 2014 |
| Volume | 0.5 |
| Wine Type | white wine |
| Natural wine | Natural wine |
| Brand | Klein Constantia |
| Producer | Klein Constantia |
| Region | Constantia |
| Robert Parker | 93 |
| Sugar Level | sweet |
| sulfites | yes |
| Serving temperature | 10 - 12 °C |
| Wine clasification | still wine |