Die Opsitkers Wit Muskadel
Sweet Fortified Dessert Wine
VARIETY: White Muscadel
WINERY: Orange River Cellars
WINEMAKER: Chris Venter
WINE OF ORIGIN: Northern Cape
Full muscat with floral notes of orange blossom, jasmine and violet on the nose.
Smooth and sweet flavours of raisins and fruit balanced by a fresh acidity.
alc: 16,47 % vol | rs: 106 g/l | pH: 3,6 |
type: Dessert wine | style: Sweet | ta: 4,5 g/l |
body: Full | taste: Sweet | pack: Bottle |
size: 750ml | closure: Screw cap | unwooded |
ageing: 10+ years |
Facing: | East/West |
Soil Types: | Deep alluvial soil |
Age: | 23 Years |
Yield per hectare: | 14 t/ha |
Trellised: | T-Kap |
Irrigation: | Flood |
Harvest date: | Late March |
Muscat de Frontignan grapes are selected from parcels of land the are renowned for there properties to deliver berry very suitable for classic muscat flavours, harvested at about 27 Balling.
Berries are cold soaked for 24 hours, dejuiced and then fortified with 96 vol % alcohol and tank aged for at least 12 months, a small portion are put in 3 fill barrels for 12 months.
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Platters Fine Wine Guide - 4.5 & 5 Stars
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Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show - Bronze 87/100
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MichelAngelo International Wine and Spirits Challenge 2021 - Gold
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Veritas 2021 - Silver Outstanding
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