Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.7%
Residual Sugar 172 g/L
Calories (estimated) 215 kcal / glass
150ml glass215 kcal
750ml bottle1075 kcal
Grape Varieties Muscat De Frontignan
Muscat De Frontignan100%
Drinking Window 20+ years
Region Constantia
Soil Sandstone slopes with sandy rocky scree, Clay soils over decomposed granite
Harvest Dates February-April 2018
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Hard Pressing To Extract Tannins
Maceration 14 days
Total Aging 36 months (1095 days)
Oak Aging 24 months (730 days)
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types Hungarian and French oak
Barrel Size 500L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details 21 different harvest batches from early February through mid-April. Individual parcels blended for balance between alcohol, acidity and sugar. Fermented on skins in 500L barrels with gross lees for extended aging. Cold weather and long growing season created higher acidity components.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Klein Constantia Road, Constantia, 7806
Phone
+27 21 794 5188
Email
Owner
Zdeněk Bakala &
Charles D. Harman
Charles D. Harman
Cellarmaster
Matthew Day