Klein Constantia
Chardonnay
South Africa
Big day tasting in Constantia so minimal notes; pale lemon; medium plus intensity aromas of ripe stone fruit, vanilla, toast; dry, medium acid, medium alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, very good
Big day tasting in Constantia so minimal notes; pale lemon; medium plus intensity aromas of ripe stone fruit, vanilla, toast; dry, medium acid, medium alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, very good
Feb 18th, 2020
Vintage 2016 / peat? In smell - bitters in taste - a bit rough
Vintage 2016 / peat? In smell - bitters in taste - a bit rough
Jun 18th, 2019
The nose reveals fruits of; pineapple, banana, green melon, white peach, lemon, some lime & grapefruit, honeysuckle, vanillin notes, a little butter, delicate, powdery chalkiness, understated oaky notes, a whiff of graham cracker, flint with yellow and spring flowers.
The body is rich, full & waxy. Pineapple, banana, green melon, white peach, lemon, some lime & grapefruit, honeysuckle, caramel apple, vanillin notes, some butter, delicate, sticky powdery chalkiness, well pronounced darker minerals, understated oaky notes, a whiff of graham cracker, flint with yellow and spring flowers. The acidity round and excellent. The finish is; rich, lush, well polished with minerality that persists a long while.
Photos of; Klein Constantia Estate vines, more library wines they use to track their bottle aging, cellar room with bladder press, stainless tanks and oak barrels and tasting bar.
The nose reveals fruits of; pineapple, banana, green melon, white peach, lemon, some lime & grapefruit, honeysuckle, vanillin notes, a little butter, delicate, powdery chalkiness, understated oaky notes, a whiff of graham cracker, flint with yellow and spring flowers.
The body is rich, full & waxy. Pineapple, banana, green melon, white peach, lemon, some lime & grapefruit, honeysuckle, caramel apple, vanillin notes, some butter, delicate, sticky powdery chalkiness, well pronounced darker minerals, understated oaky notes, a whiff of graham cracker, flint with yellow and spring flowers. The acidity round and excellent. The finish is; rich, lush, well polished with minerality that persists a long while.
Photos of; Klein Constantia Estate vines, more library wines they use to track their bottle aging, cellar room with bladder press, stainless tanks and oak barrels and tasting bar.
16/20 (88/100) Вино со сдержанным и элегантным ароматом белых яблок, дыни, папайи и сливочной помадки. Тельное, чуть маслянистое по текстуре с умеренной кислотностью. Тёплое, непродолжительное послевкусие. Неплохо.
16/20 (88/100) Вино со сдержанным и элегантным ароматом белых яблок, дыни, папайи и сливочной помадки. Тельное, чуть маслянистое по текстуре с умеренной кислотностью. Тёплое, непродолжительное послевкусие. Неплохо.
Oct 25th, 2018
20+ years old wine that my Aunt and Uncle brought back from South Africa.
20+ years old wine that my Aunt and Uncle brought back from South Africa.
Jan 3rd, 2017
Languishing unloved at the bottom of the cellar it was headed for the sink. Fortunately I tasted it and .. Still ok but not great.
Languishing unloved at the bottom of the cellar it was headed for the sink. Fortunately I tasted it and .. Still ok but not great.
Oct 18th, 2015
