Characteristics:
Dark ruby red colour, floral and vibrant on the nose, with ripe red apple, black plum and fynbos, lavender, cloves and black pepper corns. Medium bodied, aromas of black cherry, black plum, liquorice. Wood maturation of 6 months on 85% French and 15% American oak.
Food pairing:
With red meat or game. With a succulent venison steak, even grilled quail. When choosing vegan, go for lentils, beans, risottos combined with aubergines or mushrooms.
About the winery:
The story about this historic estate dates 300 years back to 1692 when Willem Barend Lubbe settled on the flanks of the Bottelary hills. The property counts 273 hectares of which 163 are planted with vines. The vineyards enjoy the Atlantic sea breeze that brings refreshment every afternoon. The beautiful driveway and the towering fountain make the vineyard one of the most recognizable of the Cape. Neethlingshof aims high in protecting the biodiversity on the estate.