NEETHLINGSHOF CABERNET SAUVIGNON / MERLOT 2006
Winemaker: De Wet Viljoen Appellation: Stellenbosch
Grape Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon (51%) and Merlot (49%).
www.neethlingshof.co.za T: +27 (0)21 883 8988 | F: +27 (0)21 883 8941
Background
The Neethlingshof estate in Stellenbosch is named after its illustrious 19th century owner, Marthinus Laurentius Neethling, who served as mayor of Stellenbosch and was a member of the old Cape Parliament. His flamboyant bearing earned him the nickname “Lord Neethling”.
Vineyard Location
Both varieties grow in Tukulu soils on south-western and south-eastern slopes, with the Cabernet Sauvignon at 120m to 150m above sea level, and the Merlot at 290m above sea level.
The Cabernet Sauvignon was planted between 1991 and 1993 and Merlot planted in 1985. Both are trellised onto a five-wire vertical fence-type system. The Cabernet Sauvignon vines, which yielded 5 tons per hectare, were irrigated, but the Merlot, with its low yield of 4 tons per hectare, grow under dry-land conditions.
Viticulturist: Eben Archer
The winemaking Both varieties were harvested by hand and machine. The Cabernet Sauvignon was picked at 23,9° Balling, and the Merlot at 24° Balling.
The varieties went through separate fermentation in rotation tanks at 25° to 28°C, after inoculation with Vin 13. After malolactic fermentation, both varietals were aged in second- fill French oak for eight months.
Winemaker’s comments Colour:
Bouquet: Taste: Dark ruby.
Ample ripe berries with blackcurrant and plum aromas.
Full-bodied with ripe fruit flavours supported by soft tannins.
Maturation potential:
The wine is ready to drink now, but will gain complexity and character with further cellaring for three to four years.
Food pairing
An ideal partner with red and white meat, pasta and mild cheeses.
Chemical analysis Alcohol:
Residual sugar: Total acidity: pH:
Extract:
13,67% by vol 2,6 g/l
5,12 g/l 3,71
35,4 g/l
Cape Legends PO Box 184, Stellenbosch, 7599 | Tel: +27 (0)21 809-7000 | Fax: +27 (0)21 882-9575 |
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