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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)
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)
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)
Klein Constantia 2002 Vin de Constance Muscat (Constantia)
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- $50
Beautiful mango, orange peel and lemon aromas are followed by unctuous waves of vanilla, burnt orange and apricot in this historic dessert wine. A bright acidity balances the rich, honeyed character. The finish is honeyed and elegant.
— S.K.
(6/1/2009)
Klein Constantia 2004 Marlbrook White (Constantia)
- $20
From the historic Constantia Valley comes this beautiful blend of Sémillon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscat. Broad aromas of peachy tropical fruit are brushed with grass and toast notes that add complexity, leading to a round, medium-bodied wine that is sculpted with a dry, grassy feel. Tropical fruit and green-bean flavors play cat and mouse, finishing with…
— M.D.
(11/1/2006)
Klein Constantia 2005 Sauvignon Blanc (South Africa)
- $17
From centuries-old producers Klein Constantia, this wine is fresh and elegant with a lovely floral nose, long, minerally flavors and a crisp finish. Semillon adds an extra level of richness and complexity.
— S.K.
(3/1/2007)
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