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Bon Courage White Muscadel 2007

This is a full-bodied, sweet dessert wine with intense Muscat and raison aromas. Well balanced with an aromatic and lingering aftertaste.

variety : Muscat de Frontignan [ 100% Muscat de Frontignan ]
winemaker : Jacques Bruwer
wine of origin : Breede River
analysis : alc : 15.5 % vol  rs : 215.2 g/l  pH : 3.40  ta : 5.02 g/l  
type : Dessert  style : Sweet  body : Full  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
Previous Accolades
John Platter 2008 - **** Stars - Long history of excellence: wafting exotic tropical aromas in 06 (4½ stars), tangy sweet-sour tussle on palate – teasing & pleasing. Intricately wrought, one of few to show true complexity & excitement alloyed to sweetness. 05 was voluptuous & slow – moving.
Veritas 2007 - Bronze 2007 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show – Silver Medal (80/100)
Veritas 2006 - Silver
2006 SA Terroir Wine Awards - National Certificate for the Top Fortified Dessert Wine
2006 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show - Bronze Medal (71/100)
National Young Wine Show 2005 – Champion Muscadel in South Africa

ageing : This muscadel can be enjoyed now, but will improve with careful cellaring.
in the vineyard : Age of vineyards: 17 years
about the harvest: The grapes were harvested at 28º Balling
Yield: 18 tons/ha
in the cellar : Skin maceration took place while the wine was racked several times. This was done until the wine required a specific and delicate nose and taste. The wine was thereafter fortified with spirits.

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