OUDTSHOORN NEWS - De Krans Wine Cellar in Calitzdorp has received a 5-star rating for its Muscat Blanc 2022 in the latest edition of the internationally recognised Platter's Wine Guide 2023, due for release this month.
The wine was also named Dessert Wine of the Year.
The results were announced on Thursday, 17 November in Cape Town.
De Krans 4 ½ stars:
- Cape Vintage Reserve 2020 (4 ½ stars)
- Cape Vintage 2020 (4 ½ stars)
- Cape Tawny Limited Release (4 ½ stars)
- Tritonia Verdelho 2021 (4 ½ stars)
- Touriga Nacional 2020 (4 ½ stars)
- De Krans 4 star-ratings:
- Tinta Roriz 2020 (4 stars)
- Premium Cape Ruby (4 stars)
- The Original Espresso (4 stars)
According to winemaker Christoff de Wet the Muscat Blanc (also known as White Muscadel) has a beautiful lush golden yellow colour, with a slight greent tint.
On the nose the Muscat flavours are complemented by an abundance of fresh ripe fruits of peach, litchis and spring blossoms.
The palate holds the promise of sweet, but fresh soft fruits as Muscat flavours fill the palate and the wine explodes in your mouth with beautiful balance and integrated acidity and alcohol.
Perfect on its own or serve with dessert, nuts and dried fruit.
Another range in the De Krans portfolio are the Garden Route wines, where the wines are made from grapes grown in cooler climate areas, such as the Upper Langkloof ward (situated 600 metres above sea level and less than 20km from the Indian Ocean) and the mountainous Kammanassie area in the Klein Karoo.
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