Cantaloupe Sorbet

2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
3 cups 1-inch pieces peeled seeded cantaloupe (about 1/2 cantaloupe)

1. Combine sugar and water in medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil. Transfer to 11x7x2-inch glass dish and chill until cold, about 2 hours.

2. Puree cantaloupe in blender until smooth. Add to sugar syrup in dish and stir until well blended. Freeze until almost firm, stirring occasionally, at least 3 hours or overnight.

3. Transfer cantaloupe mixture to large bowl. Using electric mixer, beat until fluffy. Return to freezer and freeze until firm (do not stir), at least 3 hours or overnight. (Sorbet can be prepared 3 days ahead.) Cover and keep frozen.

Seven Sisters Odelia • 2008 • South Africa • 741716

Grape: Bukettraube

appearance - bright, clear

color : pale yellow

aroma - strong

flavors (smell + taste)

sweetness - sweet

acidity - defined

oak -

fruit - cantaloupe, honey

earth -

body - medium

additional notes - delicate, clean, great hot weather sipper, serve cold

• Wines from Bukettraube is often described as having a Muscat-like bouquet. Tastes include: peaches, apricot, melons, and pear. When oaked, the wines may also have slight buttery or spicy undertones.