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1.5Ltr
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$420.00
This offers a wide range of blood orange marmalade, apricot, peach and mango notes all tightly stitched together but...
500ml
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$134.94
This offers a wide range of blood orange marmalade, apricot, peach and mango notes all tightly stitched together but...
1.5Ltr
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$380.70
$423.00
A gorgeous perfumed nose of rose petals, musk and barley sugar with preserved ginger. The palate is rich and super...
500ml
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$108.00
$120.00
A gorgeous perfumed nose of rose petals, musk and barley sugar with preserved ginger. The palate is rich and super...
1.5Ltr
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$393.00
3 bottles:
$390.00
Deep mid-gold in colour, with a thick textured mist of scent hinting at grapes, oranges, honey and beeswax. It's...
500ml
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$77.95
$80.00
Deep mid-gold in colour, with a thick textured mist of scent hinting at grapes, oranges, honey and beeswax. It's...
1.5Ltr
Bottle:
$393.00
3 bottles:
$390.00
This is world class with lovely floral, spicy, marmalade, barley sugar, apricot and crème brûlée aromatics. The...
500ml
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$92.00
This is world class with lovely floral, spicy, marmalade, barley sugar, apricot and crème brûlée aromatics. The...
500ml
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$66.00
The 2016 Vin de Constance contains 165g/L of residual sugar. This has a wonderful bouquet with layers of wild honey...
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Klein Constantia Muscat Vin De Constance 2012
500ml - Case of 6
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$80.48
Dried apricot with some cherry, light caramel and brown sugar. Full-bodied and medium-sweet with phenolic texture....
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Klein Constantia Muscat Vin De Constance 2014
500ml - Case of 6
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$77.95
Deep mid-gold in colour, with a thick textured mist of scent hinting at grapes, oranges, honey and beeswax. It's...
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Klein Constantia Muscat Vin De Constance 2015
500ml - Case of 6
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$74.95
This is world class with lovely floral, spicy, marmalade, barley sugar, apricot and crème brûlée aromatics. The...
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Klein Constantia Muscat Vin De Constance 2018
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$200.81
Pure gold in color. The nose presents an enticing encounter, followed by precise yet delicate aromas of white...
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Klein Constantia Muscat Vin De Constance 2019
500ml - Case of 6
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$72.23
Pure gold in color. The nose presents an enticing encounter, followed by precise yet delicate aromas of white...
Assyrtiko Malvasia Muscat South Africa Wine
Cultivated since at least the middle of the Byzantine era, the Assyrtiko grape is generally considered to be one the finest of the Greek grape varietals, as a result of its multi-purpose properties and ability to flourish on a wide range of terrains. The ancient Byzantines used it in conjunction with Aidani and Athiri grapes for the production of their unusual and naturally sweet Vinsanto wines, which are still produced today in Santorini, and continue to be popular. However, the Assyrtiko grapes are used for many different AOC wines across Greece, and are favored by wine makers who want to maintain a dryness and acidic punch to their produce.
The Assyrtiko grapes are renowned for their ability to maintain their acidity as they ripen beneath the blazing Mediterranean sun, resulting in wines which have a distinctive dryness and a range of citrus fruit aromas, as well as great structure and high tannins. Often, Assyrtiko grapes will produce wines which leave an unusual after-taste reminiscent of the mineral rich, volcanic soils they are grown in on the slopes of Santorini, making them a favorite for wine drinkers looking for something full of character and interesting attributes. The past twenty five years have seen Assyrtiko vines planted all over the Greek mainland, and even in Attica and Macedonia, where the softer terrain often produces more fruit forward wines with a milder, less astringent character. However, wherever this fine grape varietal is grown, it is rare the results will be anything less than excellent.
Additional Information on Greek Wines
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
What is Retsina?
One of the most widely grown and easily recognized wine grape varietals in the world is the Muscat, an ancient grape with an exceptional amount of versatility. For centuries, Muscat varietal grapes have been used all over Europe for the production of wonderfully fruity wines of many different shades and colors, which, with their strong 'grapey' flavor have come to be known as a quintessential fine wine grape. Their relatively high acidity also means they are ideal for the production of sparkling wines, and the fizzy Muscat wines of Italy are widely agreed to be amongst the best in the world. In more recent years, New World countries have shown a huge amount of flair when it comes to the Muscat grape, and have had plenty of success in allowing its natural and vibrant character to come through in the bottle.
Situated on the very tip of the African continent, South Africa has proved itself over three centuries to be an ideal location for producing a wide range of wines. Benefiting from something not dissimilar to a Mediterranean climate, with long, hot summers complemented by both Atlantic and Indian Ocean winds, the grapes which grow on the valleys, mountainsides and plains of this fascinating country can ripen to their fullest capacity, producing wines packed full of fruity flavors and an array of interesting and enticing aromas. As a former colony, South Africa has long since been home to a range of different nationalities, who each brought something of their wine culture with them. As such, many European grape varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling and others have been given time to flourish in South Africa, allowing the country to develop a diverse group of wine types which are proving increasingly popular around the world.