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De Krans Reserve Muscat 2003

Nose is nutty, with some lychees and herbs, very complex. Good balance on the taste – not too sweet and cloying. Soft and lingering on aftertaste.

variety : Muscat de Frontignan [ 100% Muscat de Frontignan ]
winery : De Krans Wines
winemaker : Boets & Stroebel Nel
wine of origin : Klein Karoo
analysis : alc : 15.5 % vol  rs : 160.0 g/l  ta : 4.8 g/l  
type : Fortified  style : Sweet  body : Medium   wooded
pack : Bottle  
AWARDS
Platter Wine Guide - 4 Stars
S A Trophy Wine Show 2002 - Silver
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2003 - Gold
Muscats du Monde 2003 - Bronze
1988 Vinatge: Sold on 1999 Nederburg Auction.

ageing : Will mature very well.
in the vineyard : Picked from 18 year old vines, with relative low yields at 25º Balling.
in the cellar : Pick before too many raisins – want intense muscat flavours, but not too much raisins. Fortified with neutral 96% spirit after 2 days fermentation on the skins.
Unwooded.
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