Thelema Muscat 2018

An off-dry style of Muscat de Frontignan that shows fragrant aromas of litchis, rose petals and sweet fruit. Beware the irresistable quaffability of this delicious wine.

Maturation

Ready now, but will develop for 2 more years.

Food Pairing

A perfect lunch time wine on its own, or with salads and slightly spicy dishes.

Winemaker's Comments

This wine is made in an off-dry style and shows typical Muscat aromas of litchis, rose petals and sweet fruit. It is a lovely fresh wine with good balance, making it an irresistible quaffer.

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Tasting Notes

Viticultural Practices

Varietal	Muscat
Root stock	R99
Soil type	Hutton – decomposed granite
Age of vines	Planted 1986
Plant density	3074 vines per hectare
Trellising	Vertical hedge
Pruning	2-bud spurs every 12cm
Irrigation	Supplementary drip
Vintage	A warm, dry vintage with a late start, resulted in smaller tonnage but yielding balanced, well structured wines with lovely intensity.
Picking dates	12 February 2018
Grape sugar	Average 20.8 °B
Acidity	5.9 g/l
pH at harvest	3.44

Winemaking Practices

Yeasts	D522
Fermentation temp	14 °C
Method	The bunches were destalked, crushed and pressed. The settled juice was fermented cold in stainless steel tanks to retain the wine's perfumed aromas and fruity character.

Wine Details

Residual Sugar	6.0 g/l
pH	3.30
Total acid	6.40 g/l
Alcohol	11.97% by volume
Maturation Pot	2018 – 2020

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Thelema Cap Classique 2017

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