Appearance: Deep golden-amber color with shiny hues. Known for a viscous and clear texture, where the wine already promises density and richness in its color.
Aroma: The aromatics suggest candied apricot, orange marmalade, honey, lanolin, melted wax, floral notes of frangipani, spices (cloves, ginger), and delicate tarragon. The nose is extremely complex and elegant.
Taste: Exceptionally sweet (~152 g/L), yet sharply balanced with acidity (~pH 3.6, TA ~7.2 g/L). The texture is dense, full of glycerol, with fruity notes of apricot, orange, mango, nectarine, kumquat, and ginger spice. A mineral drive cleanses the sweetness and creates harmony.
Finish: The finish is long, elegantly sweet, and almost slightly salty with a spicy touch. The wine is already drinkable, but with further development, it will improve in depth. Recommended drinking period: 2015–2030, with excellent aging potential up to 2040+.
Specifications
| Others | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | South Africa |
| Type | Rich white |
| Variety | Muscat de Frontignan |
| % Alcohol | 13.3 |
| James Suckling | 94 |
| decanter | Gold |
| Wine Spectator | 94 |
| Type of product | Wine |
| Country | South Africa |
| falstaff | 95 |
| Vintage | 2011 |
| Volume | 1.5 |
| 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 Enthusiast | 96 |