Neethlingshof EstateLord Neethling Cabernet Franc
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Lord Neethling Cabernet Franc from the Neethlingshof Estate
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Lord Neethling Cabernet Franc of Neethlingshof Estate in the region of Western Cape is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Lord Neethling Cabernet Franc of Neethlingshof Estate in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Lord Neethling Cabernet Franc
Pairings that work perfectly with Lord Neethling Cabernet Franc
Original food and wine pairings with Lord Neethling Cabernet Franc
The Lord Neethling Cabernet Franc of Neethlingshof Estate matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of german recipe for marinated meat: sauerbraten, lamb tagine with dried fruits and herbs or alice's rabbit.
Details and technical informations about Neethlingshof Estate's Lord Neethling Cabernet Franc.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Lord Neethling Cabernet Franc from Neethlingshof Estate are 2002, 0, 2014
Informations about the Neethlingshof Estate
The Neethlingshof Estate is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 35 wines for sale in the of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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.
The wine region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
The word of the wine: Tiled
Said of the colour of an evolved wine that has taken on brick and orange hues.
