2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.48%
Residual Sugar 150.1 g/L
pH 3.76
Total Acidity 6.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 195 kcal / glass
150ml glass195 kcal
750ml bottle975 kcal
Grape Varieties Muscat De Frontignan White, Muscat De Frontignan Red
Muscat De Frontignan White
Muscat De Frontignan Red
Region Constantia
Soil Duplex soil with sandstone-based topsoil on partially decomposed granite
Elevation 85.0 meters
Orientation Southeast
Vineyard Yield 4 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Mid-April
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Pressed After Skin Fermentation With Daily Pump Overs
Maceration 7 days
Oak Aging 24 months
Used Oak Only Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Long ripening period ensured sweet berries fully ripened and desiccated. Raisined berries selected and fermented on skins with daily pump overs. After week, fermenting must pressed and allowed to ferment to desired sugar balance in barrel. Racked back into old barrel to mature for 24 months before blending and bottling.
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.57%
Residual Sugar 193.5 g/L
pH 4.11
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 220 kcal / glass
150ml glass220 kcal
750ml bottle1100 kcal
Grape Varieties Muscat De Frontignan White, Muscat De Frontignan Red
Muscat De Frontignan White
Muscat De Frontignan Red
Region Constantia
Soil Duplex soil with sandstone-based topsoil on partially decomposed granite
Elevation 85.0 meters
Orientation Southeast
Vineyard Yield 4 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Mid-April
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Basket Pressed After Skin Fermentation
Maceration 7 days
Oak Aging 24 months
Used Oak Only Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Grapes fermented on skins for 7 days with daily pump overs, then pressed and allowed to ferment to desired sugar balance in barrel. Racked and matured in old barrel for 24 months before blending and bottling.
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.73%
Residual Sugar 187.4 g/L
pH 3.9
Total Acidity 6.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 220 kcal / glass
150ml glass220 kcal
750ml bottle1100 kcal
Grape Varieties Muscat De Frontignan White, Muscat De Frontignan Red
Muscat De Frontignan White
Muscat De Frontignan Red
Region Constantia
Soil Duplex soil with sandstone-based topsoil on partially decomposed granite
Elevation 85.0 meters
Orientation Southeast
Vineyard Yield 4 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Mid-April
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Pressed After Skin Fermentation With Daily Pump Overs
Maceration 7 days
Oak Aging 24 months
Used Oak Only Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Long ripening period ensured sweet berries fully ripened and desiccated. Raisined berries selected and fermented on skins with daily pump overs. After week, fermenting must pressed and allowed to ferment to desired sugar balance in barrel. Racked back into old barrel to mature for 24 months before blending and bottling.
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.85%
Residual Sugar 176.7 g/L
pH 3.9
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 205 kcal / glass
150ml glass205 kcal
750ml bottle1025 kcal
Grape Varieties Muscat
Muscat100%
Classification Fortified Wine
Region Constantia
Soil Red-brown loamy soil from granitic origin to duplex soil with coarse sandy topsoil on partially decomposed granites
Elevation 85.0 meters
Vineyard Yield 4 hL/ha
Grapes Picked mid-April
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Fermented On Skins For About 1 Week Then Pressed
Maceration 7 days
Oak Aging 24 months
Production Details Long ripening period ensured sweet berries had adequate sunlight. Grapes fermented on skins for about 1 week then pressed. After fermentation, wines racked and put back into barrels to mature for 24 months.
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.01%
Residual Sugar 187.9 g/L
pH 3.88
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 210 kcal / glass
150ml glass210 kcal
750ml bottle1050 kcal
Grape Varieties Muscat De Frontignan White, Muscat De Frontignan Red
Muscat De Frontignan White
Muscat De Frontignan Red
Region Constantia
Soil Duplex soil with sandstone-based topsoil on partially decomposed granite
Elevation 85.0 meters
Orientation Southeast
Vineyard Yield 4 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Mid-April
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Pressed After Skin Fermentation With Daily Pump Overs
Maceration 7 days
Oak Aging 24 months
Used Oak Only Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Long ripening period ensured sweet berries fully ripened and desiccated. Raisined berries selected and fermented on skins with daily pump overs. After week, fermenting must pressed and allowed to ferment to desired sugar balance in barrel. Racked back into old barrel to mature for 24 months before blending and bottling.
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.17%
Residual Sugar 179.9 g/L
pH 3.83
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 215 kcal / glass
150ml glass215 kcal
750ml bottle1075 kcal
Grape Varieties Muscat De Frontignan White, Muscat De Frontignan Red
Muscat De Frontignan White
Muscat De Frontignan Red
Region Constantia
Soil Cartref, Longlands, Kroonstad
Elevation 85.0 meters
Orientation Southeast
Vineyard Yield 4 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Mid-April
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Pressed After Skin Fermentation
Maceration 7 days
Oak Aging 24 months
Used Oak Only Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Long ripening period ensured sweet berries had adequate sunlight. Grapes fermented on skins for approximately 1 week then pressed. After fermentation, wines were racked and put back into barrels to mature for 24 months.
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.12%
Residual Sugar 165.3 g/L
pH 3.84
Total Acidity 7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 200 kcal / glass
150ml glass200 kcal
750ml bottle1000 kcal
Grape Varieties Muscat De Frontignan White, Muscat De Frontignan Red
Muscat De Frontignan White
Muscat De Frontignan Red
Region Constantia
Soil Cartref, Longlands, Kroonstad
Elevation 85.0 meters
Orientation Southeast
Vineyard Yield 4 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Mid-April
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Pressed After Skin Fermentation
Maceration 7 days
Oak Aging 24 months
Used Oak Only Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Long ripening period ensured sweet berries had adequate sunlight to produce golden nectar. Grapes fermented on skins for approximately 1 week then pressed. After fermentation, wines were racked and put back into barrels to mature for 24 months.
2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.1%
Residual Sugar 139.4 g/L
pH 3.95
Total Acidity 6.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 185 kcal / glass
150ml glass185 kcal
750ml bottle925 kcal
Grape Varieties Muscat De Frontignan White, Muscat De Frontignan Red
Muscat De Frontignan White
Muscat De Frontignan Red
Region Constantia
Soil Cartref, Longlands, Kroonstad
Elevation 85.0 meters
Orientation Southeast
Vineyard Yield 4 hL/ha
Harvest Dates End April
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels French Oak 3Rd Fill, French Oak 4Th Fill
Maceration 7 days
Oak Aging 26 months
Oak Details 100% Third Fill Oak
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Semi-sun dried Muscat de Frontignan bunches harvested beginning through end of April. Fermentation started on skins to extract maximum flavour and aromas, completed in 3rd and 4th fill French oak. After fermentation, wines were racked and put back into barrels to mature for 26 months.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Groot Constantia Road, Constantia 7806
Phone
+27 21 794-5128
Cellarmaster
Daniel Keulder