Klein Constantia
Riesling
Constantia, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Big day tasting in Constantia so minimal notes; pale lemon; pronounced intensity aromas of petrol, citrus, underripe stone fruit; off dry, medium plus acid, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; long finish, very good
Big day tasting in Constantia so minimal notes; pale lemon; pronounced intensity aromas of petrol, citrus, underripe stone fruit; off dry, medium plus acid, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; long finish, very good
Feb 18th, 2020
The nose reveals; some petrol, flinty notes, white peach, lemon, lime, pineapple, orange rind, green apple skin, dry herbaceous notes, soft volcanic minerals citrus blossoms, yellow lilies and white flowers.
The body is medium, waxy and leads into a near dry tannin and or minerality as it sets. The petrol notes seem almost sweet. Flinty notes, white peach, lemon, lime, pineapple, orange rind, green apple skin, honey notes, dry herbaceous notes, soft but, palate gripping volcanic minerals citrus blossoms, yellow lilies and white flowers. The acidity is round but, could be just a bit higher for me. The beautiful finish is; round, lush, elegant, balanced and well polished.
Photos of; Klein Constantia, art work that hangs in their tasting room, etched oak barrel from a 300 year old oak tree they waited a long time to get, the tasting room & library wine cellar in Duggies Dungeon-a former owner of the Estate.
The nose reveals; some petrol, flinty notes, white peach, lemon, lime, pineapple, orange rind, green apple skin, dry herbaceous notes, soft volcanic minerals citrus blossoms, yellow lilies and white flowers.
The body is medium, waxy and leads into a near dry tannin and or minerality as it sets. The petrol notes seem almost sweet. Flinty notes, white peach, lemon, lime, pineapple, orange rind, green apple skin, honey notes, dry herbaceous notes, soft but, palate gripping volcanic minerals citrus blossoms, yellow lilies and white flowers. The acidity is round but, could be just a bit higher for me. The beautiful finish is; round, lush, elegant, balanced and well polished.
Photos of; Klein Constantia, art work that hangs in their tasting room, etched oak barrel from a 300 year old oak tree they waited a long time to get, the tasting room & library wine cellar in Duggies Dungeon-a former owner of the Estate.
Pale and clear. Already a little petrol on nose and palate. Smooth and oily, some stone fruit, gooseberry
Pale and clear. Already a little petrol on nose and palate. Smooth and oily, some stone fruit, gooseberry
Apr 9th, 2023
Förtrollande färg. Honung, saffran, torkade kryddor, nektarin och lite kex. Angränsar halvtorr men nog den ganska låga syran som lurar än. Oavsett, väldigt gott.
Förtrollande färg. Honung, saffran, torkade kryddor, nektarin och lite kex. Angränsar halvtorr men nog den ganska låga syran som lurar än. Oavsett, väldigt gott.
Feb 1st, 2019Ok but Riesling isn't really my cup of tea
Ok but Riesling isn't really my cup of tea
Apr 28th, 2015Ihan yllättävän hyvä uuden maailman riesling. karl johanissa testattu.
Ihan yllättävän hyvä uuden maailman riesling. karl johanissa testattu.
Jan 4th, 2014
Björnstierne had this 11 years ago
Björnstierne had this 11 years ago
Oct 23rd, 2013