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Dessert Wine

There are hundreds upon hundreds of different dessert wines. Despite all this variety, there are a few basic wine making techniques used to make dessert wine. Dessert wines are defined by what part of the meal they are best suited to be enjoyed. Most dessert wines are sweet but there are also some classic dessert wines made in a dry style.

One of the processes to make dessert wine is through fortification which means adding spirits to the wine. The spirits added is typically clear, neutral-tasting grape brandy spririts. You’ll see the addition levels of spirits range from just a few points to about 30% of the blend. Not only does this raise the alcohol level, but it stops the wine from fermenting which preserves the natural sugars in the wine. In France, fortified wines are called Vin Doux Naturel and this is also the basis for all Port wine. Fortification of a wine can take place during the fermentation or after the fermentation. The main difference is that the wines that are preserved after the fermentation is complete will be dry. A classic example of a dry fortified wine is

Sweet wine comes from extra-sweet grapes! To make a sweet wine, the fermentation is stopped before the yeast converts all grape sugars into alcohol. There are several ways do stop fermentation, including super-cooling the wine or adding neutral brandy to it. The result is a rich wine sweetened with natural grape sugars. Here are some of the dessert wines that can be found on our Platform 62 wine list, White Muscadel,Red Muscadel and Hanepoot, than we also stock some local produced Ports such as Cape Ruby,Cape Vintage,Cape Tawny and Cape LBV, VLW, Noble Late Harvest.

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  • Tawny Port
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  • Montagu Red Muscadel

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  • Van Loveren Red Muscadel

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  • Montagu Wine & Spirits Red Muscadel

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    R75.00 Add to cart
  • Bon Courage Gewurztraminer Special Late Harvest

    R73.00 Add to cart
  • Van Loveren Gewurztraminer Late Harvest

    R54.00 Add to cart
  • Ashton Kelder Red Muscadel

    R70.00 Add to cart
  • Boplaas Cape Vintage

    R130.00 Add to cart
  • Boplaas Cape Ruby

    R90.00 Add to cart
  • Clairvaux Good Night Irene

    R70.00 Add to cart
  • Rooiberg Red Muscadel

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  • Rietvallei Red Muscadel

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  • Bergsig Cape LBV (Port)

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    Montagu Wine & Spirits Hanepoot

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  • Montagu Wine & Spirits John Montagu Sultana

    R152.00 Add to cart
  • Boplaas Cape Tawny

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  • Boplaas White Muscadel

    R94.00 Add to cart
  • Boplaas Hanepoot

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  • Clairvaux Madonnas Kisses White Muscadel

    R70.00 Add to cart
  • Viljoensdrift Cape Vintage Reserve

    R105.00 Add to cart
  • Burgershof Red Muscadel

    R150.00 Add to cart
  • Van Loveren Christina Noble Late Harvest

    R100.00 Add to cart
  • Montagu Wine & Spirits Cape Ruby

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  • Bergsig Riesling Late Harvest

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  • Bon Courage White Muscadel

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PLATFORM 62 is situated on the main road in Ashton, Western Cape. We are approximately 180-200 km from Cape Town. The ideal pit-stop! Situated in the beautiful Klein Karoo with the Langeberg Mountain range in the back ground. Ashton is the perfect start to your travels along the famous Route 62!

We offer a delightful Arts & Crafts section, Wine Boutique, Farm Stall and our delectable Shed Restaurant. PLATFORM 62 offers great entertainment for the entire family. We take part in many festivals throughout the year. Some of our favourites are the Wacky Wine, Hands-On-Harvest,Platform 62 Steam train RobertsonSLOW, Montagu Makiti, Soet & Stook Festival only to mention a few!

 

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