Klein Constantia
Tuesday, December 9th, 2008
Napoleon Bonaparte’s favorite dessert wine
One of the great sweet wines of the world and the oldest vineyard in South Africa. Listen to Adam Mason the wine maker of World famous Klein Constantia. The great Vin de Constance wine which was drank by Kings and Napoleon Bonaparte and stands alongside Chateaux D’ Yeqeum and Tokay.
Play the podcast:
Show Notes:
Intro - Adam talks about the 2008 vintage
4:02 – Tasting of the Sauvignon Blanc 2008
8:22 – Tasting the chardonnay 2007
15:00 – Madame Marlbrook 2006 a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon
24:34 – Tasting the Bordeaux blend 2006
31:45 – Tasting another Bordeaux blend 2006 Marlbrook
37:40 – Tasting the world famous sweet wine Vin de Constance, 2004.
49:00 – Future of Klein Constantia