R216.24

Omstaan Wit Muskadel

Sweet Dessert Wine

VARIETY: Muscat de Frontignan

WINERY: Orange River Cellars

WINEMAKER: Johan Dippenaar

WINE OF ORIGIN: Northern Cape

Being vibrant golden yellow in colour, this wine bursts with lemon peel, nectarines, raisins, oak, honey and a hint of mint on the nose.

Silky smooth and full bodied, the palate is laced with layers of rich raisins, candyfloss and a lingering mint. Honey, citrus and oak on the finish.

Enjoy in the winter next to the fire with tappas or as a refreshing ice cold drink in summer.

alc: 16,47 % vol rs: 274,2 g/l pH: 3,47
type: Dessert wine style: Sweet ta: 4,5 g/l
body: Full taste: Sweet pack: Bottle
size: 500ml closure:Cork & wax unwooded
ageing: 10+ years
Facing: East/West
Soil Types: Deep alluvial soils, rich in clay
Age: 20 Years
Yield per hectare: 13 t/ha
Trellised: Gable
Irrigation: Flood
Harvest date: Mid February

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.

In a first for South Africa, this wine contains the best barrels from 11 different vintages.

Each year wines were tasted and scored. Only the best barrel from each vintage became part of the final blend.

  • Veritas  - Gold