The Neethlingshof Estate of Stellenbosch of Western Cape

Neethlingshof Estate
The winery offers 32 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
This estate is part of the Distell.
It is ranked in the top 188 of the estates of Western Cape.
It is located in Stellenbosch in the region of Western Cape

The Neethlingshof Estate is one of the best wineries to follow in Stellenbosch.. It offers 32 wines for sale in of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Neethlingshof Estate wines

Looking for the best Neethlingshof Estate wines in Stellenbosch among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Neethlingshof Estate wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Neethlingshof Estate wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Neethlingshof Estate

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Neethlingshof Estate

How Neethlingshof Estate wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of flemish beer stew, wild boar stew (without marinade or wine) or quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Neethlingshof Estate

On the nose the red wine of Neethlingshof Estate. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or blueberry. In the mouth the red wine of Neethlingshof Estate. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Neethlingshof Estate

  • 1984With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Neethlingshof Estate.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Pinotage
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Malbec

Discovering the wine region of Stellenbosch

Showcase of the South African vineyard: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as king red — structured and age-worthy with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and a menthol touch, firm tannins. Emblematic national Pinotage (created 1925) opulent and smoky (blackberry, coffee, leather). Fleshy Shiraz, supple Merlot as complement. Vibrant Chenin Blanc, ample Chardonnay and lively Sauvignon in whites.

Western Cape district (1679), Mediterranean climate tempered by False Bay, granitic soils.

The top white wines of Neethlingshof Estate

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Neethlingshof Estate

How Neethlingshof Estate wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of lamb curry indian style, light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream) or potato casserole with goat cheese and chorizo.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Neethlingshof Estate

On the nose the white wine of Neethlingshof Estate. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or apples. In the mouth the white wine of Neethlingshof Estate. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Neethlingshof Estate

  • 1997With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.74/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Neethlingshof Estate.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Viognier
  • Riesling

Discover the grape variety: Riesling

Crystalline, taut whites with vibrant acidity and aromas of citrus, green apple, white flowers, vineyard peach and mineral/petrol notes with age. Made as dry (Trocken, Alsace), off-dry (Kabinett, Spätlese) and sweet (Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, late harvest). Star of the Moselle, Rheingau, Alsace AOC and Wachau. Also exported to Clare Valley and Finger Lakes.

The top sweet wines of Neethlingshof Estate

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Neethlingshof Estate

How Neethlingshof Estate wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of special' tagliatelle carbonara, wild rice salad with tuna or papillotes of swordfish with curry.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Neethlingshof Estate

On the nose the sweet wine of Neethlingshof Estate. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or dried fruit.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Neethlingshof Estate

  • 2006With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.11/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Neethlingshof Estate.

  • Riesling
  • Sauvignon Blanc

The word of the wine: Ventilation

Aeration is the process of decanting the wine to oxygenate it and thus promote the expression of the aromatic range and the harmony of the flavours.

The top pink wines of Neethlingshof Estate

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Neethlingshof Estate

How Neethlingshof Estate wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of homemade beef stew or potjevlesch (northern france).

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Neethlingshof Estate

On the nose the pink wine of Neethlingshof Estate. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Neethlingshof Estate

  • 2020With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.30/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Neethlingshof Estate.

  • Merlot

Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc

Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.

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Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Very expressive, lively aromatic whites with a pale golden colour, crisp palate with fresh acidity, signature aromas of citrus (grapefruit, lime), exotic fruits (passion fruit), boxwood, blackcurrant bud and mineral notes (flint). Star of Sancerre AOC, Pouilly-Fumé AOC and Pessac-Léognan AOC, defines the great whites of the Loire and Bordeaux. French white variety from Bordeaux and the Loire, exported to New Zealand, South Africa and Chile.