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Neethlingshof The Owl Post Pinotage 2022
Neethlingshof The Owl Post

Neethlingshof The Owl Post Pinotage 2022

R330,00

Deep and enticing flavours of black plum, cherries with undertones of mocha and toasted coconut. Long structured, earthy finish with layers of complexity.

Specifications

Alcohol Volume: 13.78%
Sugar G/L: 3.7 g/L
Winery: Neethlingshof Estate
Type of wine: Red Wine
Cultivar: Pinotage
Category(s): Stellenbosch Valley, Wine
Food Pairing: Chocolate, Meat, Vegetables

More Information

In the cellar

Grapes were harvested in early March at 28.2° Balling, yielding around 10 tons/ha. After destalking and crushing, a pure yeast strain was added, and fermentation began in stainless steel roto tanks. During fermentation, 25% was transferred to 300-liter Hungarian oak barrels for malolactic fermentation, while the rest completed this process in tanks before moving to French and American oak. Following lees contact, all wine was racked and returned to barrels for 18 months of maturation. The first bottling was on 15 February 2024, with a total production of 20,760 bottles.

In the vineyard

Dryland vines established in deep red Tukulu soils, rich in organic material that amply feeds the roots. Planted in 1997 on west-facing slopes, 120m above sea level. The vines are grafted onto nematode and phylloxera-resistant rootstock, Richter 110 and are trellised on a five-wire system.

Ageing

18 months

Cultivar

Pinotage

Food Pairing

Excellent served with venison, oxtail or malay curry. Hard cheese like cheddar or Gruyére make a good match or vegetarian dishes like aubergines or baked artichoke, grilled portabello mushrooms and dark leafy greens. And for dessert, a dark chocolate truffle cake.

About the Wine Estate

Neethlingshof's focus on biodiversity, production integrity and a reduction in pesticide usage extends to the estate's integrated pest management system. The estate harnesses a natural approach by strategically erecting owl posts throughout the vineyards, which attract these nocturnal birds to their vineyards and naturally restore balance to the estate.

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