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Terroir

Facing mostly south to east, and reaching up from 70 to 343 metres above sea level, our higher slopes are some of the coldest in the Cape, thanks to fewer sunlight hours and a constant breeze off the ocean, just 10 kilometres away .They create the ideal growing conditions for Muscat de Frontignan, used to make our natural sweet dessert wine, Vin de Constance. As the berries are able to ripen fully before raisining begins, they are able to produce raisined fruit with remarkable intensity of flavour as well as natural acidity.

Vinification

One of the most important aspects is to achieve balance, to do this we harvested the grapes in numerous batches over a 2 month period. Each batch has a precise purpose and is meticulously blended together on numerous occasions to achieve a perfect balance between sugar, alcohol and acidity. After an extended fermentation period, the wine was aged for 3 years in a combination of 50% new oak and acacia barrels, as well as large format foudres before further blending and bottling.

Tasting Notes

Wonderfully bright on both the nose and palate. Concentrated flavours of apricot and orange zest with aspects of frangipani flowers abound. Mouth filling yet clean and focussed, the wine tapers into a rich luscious finish.

Food Pairing

Perfect food pairings are Asian-style roast duck, ginger and orange-glazed salmon, desserts such as creme brulee, berry-based desserts.

Appellation

Constantiaberg

Winemaker

Matthew Day

Sizes Available

500 ML, 1.5 L

Awards & Recognition

93 points
Wine Advocate

Beginning with a golden core, the 2014 Vin de Constance Natural Sweet Wine, along with the 2012 vintage, was made in the old cellar. Opening to delightful florals and sweet, spiced pomaceous fruit compote, the wine delivers a rich, round, complex nose with succulent floral elements. The palate displays exotic spices, with a brilliantly balanced structure, mouthwatering acidity and succulent fruit sweetness. Currently starting to show a touch of maturity as the floral expression begins to wilt slightly, this beauty should deliver a food-friendly expression for years to come.

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Tasting the Iconic Muscat Vin de Constance with the Winemaker

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