Compagniesdrift Muscat 2016

Pale in colour with a vivid green hue. Very floral, typical muscat nose with hints of litchi and spice. On the palate the wine is fresh, with opulent fruit flavours, full mid palate balanced by limey acidity and with a long finish.

Grilled fish, white and red meat.

variety : [ Muscat ]

winery : Compagniesdrift

winemaker : Chris Williams

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 11.50 % vol rs : 2.0 g/l pH : 3.60 ta : 11.5 g/l

type : Red body : Light taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

ageing : Keep for up to 3 years from vintage.

in the vineyard : Planted on well drained Glenrosa and Oakleaf soils in southern Stellenbosch, these vineyards benefit from cool breezes emanating from False Bay, preserving the fresh muscat fruit.

about the harvest: Hand picked. Partial whole bunch pressing and static settling overnight.

in the cellar : Transferred to stainless steel tanks for fermentation. After fermentation, the wine was given a racking to remove heavy lees and returned to tank for ageing on lees. Bottled after 6 months on lees.

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