De Krans Muscat Blanc 2024
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De Krans Muscat Blanc 2024
Nestled in the Klein Karoo near Route 62, De Krans Wines blends deep family heritage with skilful winemaking to create distinctive fortified and sweet wines. The Muscat Blanc 2024 showcases this tradition, using hand-harvested Muscat Blanco grapes from low-yielding vines that deliver intense aromatics and fruit concentration. Grapes are gently destemmed, macerated for flavour extraction and the juice is then fortified to arrest fermentation, preserving both sweetness and fresh acidity. The Calitzdorp terroir - warm days, cool evenings and well-drained soils - gives the wine its ripe stone fruit and floral richness balanced by vibrant fruit purity.
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Colour: Deep golden yellow with bright, green-tinged highlights - rich and radiant in the glass.
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Nose: A vivid bouquet of fresh peach, exotic lychee and spring blossoms leads, underpinned by classic Muscat floral character with hints of citrus peel and honeyed fruit.
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Palate: Lusciously sweet yet balanced by lively acidity, the palate delivers a cascade of ripe stone fruit, musk, apricot and floral Muscat spice. The high sugar and concentrated fruit make for a sumptuous, mouth-coating experience that remains vibrant rather than syrupy.
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Finish: Long and indulgent, with persistent fruit sweetness and fresh floral echoes that linger alongside hints of spice and honeyed citrus.
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- Food Pairing : This sumptuous De Krans Muscat Blanc 2024 thrives with sweet or rich accompaniments that echo its ripe fruit and floral aromatics. Enjoy it alongside citrus-scented crĂšme brĂ»lĂ©e or peach tarte tatin, where the wineâs apricot and lychee notes enrich dessert profiles. A platter of soft cheeses with honey and dried fruit will highlight its sweet-fruit intensity, while candied nuts or spiced almond biscotti offer a pleasing contrast of texture and sweetness. For a simple but elegant match, fresh tropical fruit with a dollop of cream allows the Muscatâs floral richness to shine without overpowering.
- Drink before: Best enjoyed now to 3â5 years; richness and aromatic intensity are most expressive in youth.
- Vintage: 2024
- Manufacturer: De Krans
- Region: Klein Karoo, Western Cape
- Medals Won: 4.5 Stars â Platterâs South African Wine Guide.
- Sugar Content: 225g/L
- Alcohol Content: 15.9%
Stock and Delivery:
In Stock: Standard delivery within 5 days
Stock at supplier: Delivery within 10 - 15 days
R99 Nationwide
Free Delivery: On orders over R2 000
Our Guarantee:
We guarantee a full credit on the cost of the wine, no questions asked, and we will also collect the remainder of any pack and refund you in full if you are unhappy with the quality, the service or any aspect of Wine-of-the-Month Club.
Replacements:
In the unlikely event that there is a broken bottle in your case, please tell us immediately and we will credit your account. We reserve the right to substitute product if stock runs out, to the same or higher value of the stock.
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