Klein Constantia Vin De Constance 2013 (500ML)

96 Points, Neal Martin, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: "The 2013 Vin de Constance Natural Sweet Wine was matured in 500-liter barrels for around 36 months. It has a beautiful bouquet with honey, quince, pressed yellow flowers and Mirabelle. It has wonderful definition and purity. The palate is very well balanced with a mellifluous texture and beautifully judged acidity as it just sashays along. It fans out on the finish with honey, quince, a touch of rhubarb and ginger, extraordinarily persistent in the mouth. Matthew Day, current winemaker, opined that he thought the 2012 would be the best ever, but the freshness might see it overtaken. This is awesome." 08/17

96 Points, James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com: "Decadent and rich aromas of honey, apricot tart, treacle, caramel and dried white flowers. Very full-bodied with a dense palate of delightful fruit and wonderful sweetness. Long finish. Drink now or hold. Always fantastic." 08/17

95 Points, John Stimpfig, Decanter: "The 2013 Vin de Constance shines with golden luminosity, the heady, aromatic nose expressing scents of rose petals, mandarin, honey and citrus. Equally impressive is the broad, dense palate showing flavours of marzipan, tangy Seville orange marmalade, lychees, exoticly-scented frangipani and spices. This is gorgeously sweet (172g/l) and rich, with luscious lanolin texture, yet it’s in no way cloying thanks to the super-fresh acidity, which provides tension and allows the palate to finish clean and dry. Bold and beautifully balanced." 09/17