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A natural sweet wine with typical White Muscadel varietal character. Roodezandt Special Late Harvest is a well balanced elegant wine with floral, fruity bouquet. This South African wine is a blend between White Muscadel and Chenin Blanc.
Ageing Potential
To enjoy Roodezandt Special Late Harvest at its best, consume within 2 years of purchase. Once open, consume within 2 days.
Blend Information
Muscat d'Alexandrie, Chenin Blanc.
Food Suggestions
Serve Roodezandt Special Late Harvest chilled with chicken, fish or Italian food.
Analysis
12% Alcohol by volume
Late harvest is a term applied to wines made from grapes left on the vine longer than usual. Late harvest is usually an indication of a sweet dessert wine such as late harvest riesling. Late harvest grapes are often more similar to raisins, but have been naturally dehydrated while on the vine.
Botrytis, noble rot, is a mold that causes grapes to lose nearly all of their water content. Wines made from botrytis-affected grapes are generally extremely sweet. Sauternes, such as Chateau d'Yquem, and many Tokaji wines are made from botrytis-affected grapes. Late harvest wines are made from grapes that have not necessarily been affected by botrytis, although the end result is often similar.
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