One of South Africa's most iconic wines, the 2020 is vibrant bright gold in appearance. A richly aromatic nose with flavors of Seville marmalade, quince, candied ginger and stone fruit. Inviting red apple and toffee aromas follow with a delicate floral perfume. Fresh and lively, the palate is full bodied and silky.
Textured with intricate flavors following through from the nose. The wine has a refined sweetness balanced by an elegant salinity. A roasted walnut dryness compliments the fruit flavors creating a drier style of Vin de Constance. A powerful expression with a long zesty and complex finish.
Textured with intricate flavors following through from the nose. The wine has a refined sweetness balanced by an elegant salinity. A roasted walnut dryness compliments the fruit flavors creating a drier style of Vin de Constance. A powerful expression with a long zesty and complex finish.
An ideal build up to harvest created exceptional conditions for the raisining of the Muscat fruit. The result was a very compressed harvest that started in early March and was completed within 3 weeks, unlike typical harvests where it can take up to 2 months.
In this time we managed 19 passes through the vineyards. Each batch was processed separately with the majority of them receiving only 2 weeks skin contact before pressing. At this point, we blend various components to achieve the perfect balance between sugar, acidity and alcohol. Fermentation stopped naturally.
The wine was aged for 1,5 years in 50% new 500L Hungarian & French oak barrels, followed by a further 1,5 years in a large format wooden foudre. Barrels are then carefully selected with only the best being chosen to make up the final blend.
Winemaker: Matthew Day
In this time we managed 19 passes through the vineyards. Each batch was processed separately with the majority of them receiving only 2 weeks skin contact before pressing. At this point, we blend various components to achieve the perfect balance between sugar, acidity and alcohol. Fermentation stopped naturally.
The wine was aged for 1,5 years in 50% new 500L Hungarian & French oak barrels, followed by a further 1,5 years in a large format wooden foudre. Barrels are then carefully selected with only the best being chosen to make up the final blend.
Winemaker: Matthew Day
Klein Constantia is a historic South African winery set on the cool, sea-breezed slopes of Constantia. Founded in 1685, the estate is famed for reviving the legendary Vin de Constance, once favored by kings and poets alike. Under the thoughtful guidance of winemaker Matthew Day, Klein Constantia continues to produce elegant, expressive wines that honor centuries of heritage and the unique terroir of this remarkable place.
