Ashton Kelder Red Muscadel 2007

Copper-red hues combine with the fresh Muscat fruit, toffee characters and zingy acidic tang, to form this rich but refreshing wine. It leaves you with orange peel and a touch of cayenne spice in farewell.

This wine offsets the richness of a dark chocolate mousse.

variety : Muscat dAlexandrie [ 100% Muscat d'Alexandrie ]
winery : Ashton Winery
winemaker : Philip Louw
wine of origin : Robertson
analysis : alc : 17.5 % vol  rs : 183.2 g/l  pH : 4.06  ta : 2.7 g/l  
type : Fortified  style : Sweet  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : Area planted: 15 ha 
Age of vines: 15+ years
Rootstock: Varies
Clone: Varies
Trellis system: 5 Wire Perold
Irrigation: Drip
Vine density: 2.7 x 1.5
Soil: Karoo Gravel
Climate: Warm summer and cold winter

about the harvest: Date: March
Type: Hand
Yield: 18 ton/ha

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