South African Klein Constantia Vin De Constance 2006

Variety : 

Dessert Wine - Made on Muscat de Frontignan raisins, it exudes a bright golden in colour with fresh green tinges.

Vintage : 

2006 Perfectly timed rain at the end of January was balm to the developing grapes. It positive influence on the quality of the Muscat de Frontignan raisins by preventing excessive berry shriveling, enabling full flavour development (Warning: current, but subject to change)

Awards : 

Wine Spectator July 2010 94 Points “Pure orange peel, tangerine, persimmon and clementine flavors are laced with hints of green tea, candied lime peel and honeysuckle. Rich, but racy and mouth watering. The gorgeous amber color and a caressing mouth feel

Cellar : 

After harvesting selected shriveled grapes, the berries are to macerate on their skins for several days in order to soften, thus facilitating the recovery of their golden juice with pressing. The nectar obtained is fermented in a combination of stainless

Cellar Treatment :

The combination of high residual sugar and alcohol levels has a well known preservative effect on bottled wine. Provided the cellaring conditions are ideal (12ºC and 75-85% humidity) this wine is capable of ageing for at least 20 years from the date of bo

Tasting Notes : 

Bright golden in colour with fresh green tinge. The richly aromatic nose displays candied orange peel, sundried peaches and whiffs of sandalwood. The palate is full and viscous with waves of white peach and pear flavours, restrained acidity and fine, nutt

Alcohol : 

12.28%

Acidity : 

7.5 g/l

Description : 

This legendary wine has an impressive history. Favoured by Frederick the Great, demanded by Napoleon Bonaparte, loved by Charles Dickens and craved by King Louis Phillipe of France. Jane Austen even recommended it as a cure for a broken heart. This is one of the worlds truly great dessert wines.