NEETHLINGSHOF GEWURZTRAMINER 2008


Winemaker: De Wet Viljoen Appellation: Stellenbosch Grape Varietal: Gerwurztraminer


www.neethlingshof.co.za tel: (021) 883 8988 fax: (021) 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”.


Winemaker’s comments Colour:


Bouquet: A bright straw colour with green hues.


Aromas of Turkish delight, litchis and rose petals with an oriental touch of jasmine and honeysuckle.


Taste:


Palate friendly yet spicy with the Turkish delight and litchi coming through and ending with a zesty finish.


Vineyard Location


Planted in 1993, the vineyards grow in deep, red Tukulu soil found on southern slopes facing False Bay. The sea breezes that rise from the bay have a significant influence on the vineyard as they cool the vines during ripening. This variety has been grafted onto Richter 99 and trellised on a five-wire system. The vines received supplementary irrigation from an overhead sprinkler system.


Viticulturist: Eben Archer The winemaking


The grapes were harvested by hand at the end of January at 23° Balling, then crushed and cool-fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks using Maurivin 350 yeast.


Food pairing


This wine is a good companion to lightly curried fish, chicken or lamb and can also be enjoyed


with fruity desserts.


Chemical analysis Alcohol:


12,54 % by vol


Residual sugar: 7,7 g/l Total acidity: pH:


Extract:


5,27 g/l 3,35


25,8 g/l


Cape Legends PO Box 184, Stellenbosch, 7599 | Tel: +27 (0)21 809-7000 | Fax: +27 (0)21 882-9575 | www.capelegends.co.za


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