Neethlingshof6x Short Story Collection The Caracal 2019

About

Neethlingshof Estate has a long and rich tradition of wine making in Stellenbosch, the second oldest and most premier wine producing area of South Africa. The Estate occupies an incredibly privileged site with ideal natural conditions, soils, slopes, altitudes and climate to produce a variety of great wines. All the grapes for the Neethlingshof wines are grown on the estate and all the wine is made, matured and bottled in the cellars of the estate. Rarely seen – the Caracal’s enigmatic presence is always felt. This beautiful cat known as the Rooikat (Red Cat), has moved back to the Neethlingshof estate. In an attempt to restore Neethlingshof’s natural biosphere, islands of Renosterveld have been re-established amongst the vines to offer these fine creatures place of shelter.

Product Features

• This is a new vintage that has not been rated yet.
• Previous vintage award: 4.5 Star Platter.
• Matured in 300L barrels consisting of a combination of new French oak and second and third-fill French oak barrels for a period of 12 months.
• Pronounced aromas of blueberries, blackcurrant, toffee apple and a hint of cedar.
• An elegant yet full-bodied wine which exhibits flavours of black plum, blackcurrant, sour cherry and liquorice. 
• Well-structured with a long finish and firm tannins. 
• Maturation potential: ready to enjoy now or can be matured for another decade.
• Will open up even more with careful cellaring.
• Excellent enjoyed with meat dishes such as beef brisket or kudu carpaccio. 
• Great match with cheese, such as Swiss cheese or white cheddar, or vegetable dishes like green bean casserole or ratatouille tart.

Product Specifications

• Alcohol by Volume: 14%
• Varietals: 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 14% Petit Verdot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 8% Malbec
• Region: Stellenbosch

For more information visit Neethlingshof