Thelema Gargantua Muscadel NV

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Gyles was always inspired by muscat sweet wines, and decided to plant a single vineyard of this cultivar on Thelema. The flavour profile of this wine is remarkable; starting off with alluring aromas of toffee, molasses, raisins, fruit and caramelised nuts, and honeycomb on the nose. The palate is rich and luscious, and it has a long and lingering finish.

Total production is 4866 bottles (500ml). Gift packaging included.

Food Pairing

Strong cheeses, or enjoy on its own after a meal.

Winemaker's Comments

This fortified Muscadel was left in French oak barrels for 18 – 21 years before bottling.

All Vintages

R1 500.00

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Tasting Notes

Viticultural Practices

Varietal	Muscat Blanc
Root stock	Richter 99
Soil type	Hutton - decomposed granite
Age of vines	Planted in 1986
Plant density	3074 vines per hectare
Trellising	Vertical hedge
Pruning	2 bud spurs, every 12cm
Irrigation	Supplementary drip

Winemaking Practices

Method	Grapes handpicked in the vineyard early in the morning, to ensure that the fruit is nice and cool when it arrives at the cellar for processing. De-stalked, crushed, pumped through mash cooler into stainless steel tank and left on the skins for 2 days before pressing. The juice is then clarified via natural settling, fortified with a neutral wine spirit and allowed to age in older barrels.
Wood Maturation	18-21 years in older French oak barrels

Wine Details

Residual Sugar	288.4 g/L
pH	3.91
Total acidity	4.1 g/L
Alcohol	18%
Vintages	2001, 2003 & 2004

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The Current Range

Thelema Cap Classique 2017

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