Winery - Klein Constantia
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A beautiful nose of flowers and tropical fruit is paired with an interplay of bright acidity and gooseberry/grapefruit flavors. Restrained and subtle with a steely minerality that keeps it clean, the wine is delicate but full of character.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
From the historic Constantia Valley comes this beautiful blend of Sémillon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscat. Broad aromas of peachy tropical fruit are brushed with grass and toast notes that add complexity, leading to a round, medium-bodied wine that is sculpted with a dry, grassy feel. Tropical fruit and green-bean flavors play cat and mouse, finishing with grapefuit.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A bit of a disappointment from this famed producer of Vin de Constance. Lanolin and spice aromas have a touch of peanut butter, while the palate offers lemony citrus and more lanolin. A dry Austrian-styled Riesling that lacks the mineral, acidity and intensity of flavor of finer wines.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Beloved by everyone from Dickens to Napolean, this exquisite dessert wine, which was produced in the 18th and 19th centuries in Constantia and is now being revived at Klein Constantia, is a wonderful treat. It’s made from ripe Muscat de Frontignan, a naturally sweet grape with charm and complexity. Layers of honey, orange and spice coat the tongue in a sumptuous wave, but the wine still has a delicate quality that begs for another glass. Pair it with rich dishes like foie gras or crème brûlée and you’ll see why Jane Austen lauded it in Sense & Sensibility as the sure-fire cure for a broken heart.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Beautiful mango, orange peel and lemon aromas are followed by unctuous waves of vanilla, burnt orange and apricot in this historic dessert wine. A bright acidity balances the rich, honeyed character. The finish is honeyed and elegant.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
From centuries-old producers Klein Constantia, this wine is fresh and elegant with a lovely floral nose, long, minerally flavors and a crisp finish. Semillon adds an extra level of richness and complexity.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
From one of the Cape’s coolest wine regions, this Marlbrook, grown in Constantia, has great structure and dry tannins that reveal cassis fruit underneath. It is very dry at present, a sign of aging potential, but also means it will be a great accompaniment to rich meat dishes. Not imported.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The thin aromas of leather, old book paper and horsiness carry to the palate with notes of meat juices and stewy red fruit. This wine is a hint watery, finishes with some eucalyptus and there is enough structure to drink now.
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