Klein Constantia Mme Marlbrook 2007

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Lively green-gold appearance. Initial herbal aromas of Semillon interlace with subtle oak. The palate is serious, yet retains a vibrant acidity which, combined with fresh Sauvignon flavours and creamy richness from lees contact in barrel makes for a mouth watering, complex wine.

Klein Constantia Mme Marlbrook

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Summary

Producer	Klein Constantia
Grape Variety	Semillon 60%, Sauvignon blanc 40%
Vintage	2007
Body	Medium
Style	Soft elegant whites
Bottle Size	0.75 l
Colour	Lively green-gold appearance
Maturation	10 Months
Wine Origin
Origin	Constantia
Region	Western Cape
Country	South Africa

Wine Makers Notes

Winemaker	Adam Mason
The Vintage	Cool, dry pre-vintage conditions resulted in healthy, ripe fruit harvested towards the end of February.
The Winemaking	After waiting for full ripeness on the selected Semillon and Sauvignon blanc blocks, the grapes where harvested towards the end of February. Fermentation in 500L French oak barrels (50% new) was followed by 10 months of lees maturation before blending and bottling in December of 2007
Analysis
Alcohol	13.85%
Residual Sugar	2 g/l
Acidity	5.7 g/l
pH	3.46

Wine Makers Notes

Tasting Notes
Colour	Lively green-gold appearance
Bouquet	Initial herbal aromas of Semillon interlace with subtle oak.
Palate	The palate is serious, yet retains a vibrant acidity which, combined with fresh Sauvignon flavours and creamy richness from lees contact in barrel makes for a mouth watering, complex wine.
Serving and Storage
Optimal Drinking Window from Vintage	Will develop favourably in bottle until 2017
Cellar Life from Vintage	8 years

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