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Klein Constantia 2005 Vin de Constance Muscat (Constantia)
- $50
A lovely dessert wine, perhaps the pinnacle in South Africa. Concentrated and quite intense with full-bodied flavors of orange rind, clementine and dried apricot fruit spiced with notes of crushed yellow florals, roasted nut skin, toasted egg bread and pure honeycomb. Balanced acidity prevents the mouth from being too thick or viscous, while the endless finish…
— L.B.
(11/1/2011)
Klein Constantia 2006 Vin de Constance Muscat (Constantia)
- $50
Butterscotch, honeyed almonds and candied ginger-orange peel lead the way on the nose of this late harvest Muscat. Rich, overripe mango and honeydew add levity to the palate, lifting the heady spice and viscous, syrupy flavors. The long finish carries a tinge of pithiness, adding some tongue-smacking texture to the close. Has aging potential, though it’s certainly…
— L.B.
(11/1/2011)
Klein Constantia 2005 Sauvignon Blanc (Constantia)
A beautiful nose of flowers and tropical fruit is paired with an interplay of bright acidity and gooseberry/grapefruit flavors. Restrained and subtle with a steely minerality that keeps it clean, the wine is delicate but full of character.
— S.K.
(7/1/2007)
Buitenverwachting 2010 Chardonnay (Constantia)
- Editors' Choice
- $20
Rich, ripe and full aromas of baked apple and melon are laced with spicy accents of cinnamon, ginger and vanilla bean. Medium weight but well-balanced in the mouth; bright acidity and minerality tie everything together on the palate. A lime flavor lingers on the long close, followed finally by a touch of spice. Drink now–2015.
— L.B.
(5/1/2012)
Klein Constantia 2001 Vin de Constance Muscat (Constantia)
- $50
Beloved by everyone from Dickens to Napolean, this exquisite dessert wine, which was produced in the 18th and 19th centuries in Constantia and is now being revived at Klein Constantia, is a wonderful treat. It’s made from ripe Muscat de Frontignan, a naturally sweet grape with charm and complexity. Layers of honey, orange and spice coat the tongue in a sumptuous…
— S.K.
(7/1/2007)
Constantia Glen 2008 Five Red (Constantia)
- $38
This stunning Bordeaux-style blend opens with ripe aromas of black fruits like cherry, currant and plum, laced with a serious licorice and spice streak that shows staying power. The seductive mouthfeel boasts a slightly creamy texture with mouthfilling tannins. The palate is loaded with mulled boysenberry. Hints of tobacco, mocha and sweet spice all linger on the…
— L.B.
(5/1/2012)
Uitsig Constantia 2003 Christine Red (Constantia)
You'll want to decant this dense, dark gem of a wine before drinking it, because it needs to time to unfurl its many layers of chocolate, pepper and spice. It's a Bordeaux-style red--traditional, Old World, restrained--but still has strength and personality enough to hold its own against bolder dishes. Very unique and elegant at the same time.
— S.K.
(7/1/2007)
Klein Constantia 2005 Marlbrook Cabernet Sauvignon (Constantia)
From one of the Cape’s coolest wine regions, this Marlbrook, grown in Constantia, has great structure and dry tannins that reveal cassis fruit underneath. It is very dry at present, a sign of aging potential, but also means it will be a great accompaniment to rich meat dishes. Not imported.
— R.V.
(11/1/2006)
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