Buitenverwachting 1769 Muscat 2022 50cl

Buitenverwachting 1769 Muscat

A limited-release noble late harvest dessert wine from the historic Constantia region of South Africa. Crafted from Muscat de Frontignan grapes, this elegant sweet wine captures the exceptional aromatic character and balance for which the area is renowned.

The cool-climate vineyards of Constantia allow the grapes to develop intense flavours while retaining vibrant natural acidity, creating a wine that is both richly sweet and beautifully refreshing.

Tasting Profile:

• Appearance: Bright golden with a luminous hue.
• Nose: Expressive aromas of ripe apricot, melon and baked apple with delicate floral notes.
• Palate: Luxuriously sweet and full-bodied, with layers of ripe fruit balanced by refreshing acidity.
• Finish: Long, succulent and fresh, leaving lingering notes of orchard fruit and gentle sweetness.

Occasion & Buyer Profile

Food Pairing Suggestions

Here are a few serving suggestions and pairing ideas to help you get the most from this dessert wine, whether you’re enjoying it with food or simply savouring it on its own.

If you prefer a bottle that adapts easily, keep this close for desserts that lean fruity or creamy, cheese boards with soft blues, or beef dishes like pate when you want something indulgent.

• Desserts
• Cheese

Country: South Africa

Region: Constantia

Grape Variety: Muscat

Brand: Buitenverwachting

Wine Type: Dessert Wine

Wine Style: Medium-Bodied

Wine Sweetness: Very Sweet

Vintage: 2021

Size: 50cl

ABV: 10%

Dietary:

Vegetarian

Buitenverwachting 1769 Muscat supplied by Cotswold Port Co.

Meet The Wine Producer Behind The Bottle

A brief look at the producer’s heritage and winemaking approach.

Buitenverwachting

Buitenverwachting is one of South Africa’s most historic wine estates, located in the renowned Constantia Valley near Cape Town. The estate was established in 1796 on land that originally formed part of the historic Constantia estate, created during the Dutch colonial period and once owned by the legendary Governor Simon van der Stel.

The name Buitenverwachting, meaning “beyond expectations” in Dutch, reflects the estate’s ambition to create wines of exceptional quality from one of South Africa’s finest wine-growing areas. Over more than two centuries, the property has passed through several owners before being revitalised in the 1980s, when it returned to wine production under its current direction.

Today, Buitenverwachting is recognised as one of Constantia’s leading producers, combining its historic Cape heritage with modern winemaking expertise to create wines that showcase the elegance and character of this unique region.

Why We Love This Dessert Wine

All of our wines are hand picked and tried by us in our tasting room.

Our Review:

Tasting Team Member: Alfie,

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