Hanepoot – Muscat d’ Alexandrie
Sweet Fortified Dessert Wine
VARIETY: Muscat de Alexandrie
WINERY: Orange River Cellars
WINEMAKER: Chris Venter
WINE OF ORIGIN: Northern Cape
Light golden hue with a green tint. Full Muscat aromas on the nose with hints of spiciness and orange peel.
Palate is sweet with citrus and fynbos flavours with hints of watermelon.
Pairs well with desserts and creamy pasta dishes. Blue cheeses also compliment this wine very well.
alc: 16,5 % vol | rs: 198 g/l | pH: 3,75 |
type: Dessert wine | style: Sweet | ta: 6 g/l |
body: Full | taste: Sweet | pack: Bottle |
size: 750ml | closure: Screw cap | unwooded |
ageing: 10+ years |
Facing: | East/West |
Soil Types: | deep alluvial loamy soil |
Age: | 25 Years |
Yield per hectare: | 23 t/ha |
Trellised: | T Trellis |
Irrigation: | Flood |
Harvest date: | Mid March |
Muscat de Alexandrie 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.
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2020 Platters Fine Wine Guide - 4/5 Stars
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