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Constantia Uitsig Constantia SC

The 2016 Constantia Uitsig Constantia SC has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine experts Andrew Jefford, Andreas Larsson and Jancis Robinson on Constantia Uitsig Constantia SC - an internationally acclaimed dry white from Western Cape.
Constantia Uitsig Constantia SC
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Wine Name
Constantia Uitsig Constantia SC

Wine Producer
Constantia Uitsig

Score
87

Wine Style
White - Dry

Grape Type
Sémillon
Sauvignon Blanc

Country
South Africa

Vintage
2013

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Andrew Jefford: Pale steel gold. This is a little reductive in style; clears in the glass. Nothing much to squeal with pleasure over; just cleanly and tautly and quietly green. Vivid, fresh, lively, and attractive white wine on the palate; well crafted, juicy, and frank. 84

Andreas Larsson: Finely built, the nose starts out quite restrained in a cooler style, with lime, lemon, barely ripe stone-fruit, and fine toasted notes. The palate combines a fine ripeness with a distinct and crisp freshness; elegant oak in the background, very discreet, good extract, a fine toastiness, and a long mouthwatering finish. Layered, with a certain complexity and bonus points for its long-lasting finish. 89

Jancis Robinson: Mid-greenish straw. Reductive lanolin nose. Sweet start, well melded but almost too well mannered to make an impact. Really quite ripe fig aromas. I wouldn’t mind a bit more energy in the mix. Very competent but far from the most exciting. Still a little chewy on the end. Perhaps it will gain interest in bottle? Drink 2015–17. 88 +

Details

Wine expert Andrew Jefford
Andreas Larsson
Jancis Robinson
Tastings year 2016
Region Western Cape
AppellationWO
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