Winery Val de VieRyk Neethling
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cinsault and the Mourvèdre.
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or mature and hard cheese.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Ryk Neethling of Winery Val de Vie in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Ryk Neethling
Pairings that work perfectly with Ryk Neethling
Original food and wine pairings with Ryk Neethling
The Ryk Neethling of Winery Val de Vie matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of fondue with broth, lamb in a crown with spring vegetables or tuscan linguine.
Details and technical informations about Winery Val de Vie's Ryk Neethling.
Discover the grape variety: Cinsault
Light, fresh reds with a clear robe, supple tannins and a tender mouth, featuring aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, rose, peony and soft spices. The absolute pillar of Provençal rosés (Côtes de Provence AOC, Bandol rosé) to which it brings finesse and freshness, also a component of GSM blends in Côtes-du-Rhône and Languedoc. Also a single variety in South Africa where it is a parent of Pinotage. Historic southern French grape.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Ryk Neethling from Winery Val de Vie are 2011, 2010, 0, 2009
Informations about the Winery Val de Vie
The Winery Val de Vie is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Western Cape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: Flavor
Sensation (sweet, salty, sour or bitter) produced on the tongue by a food.
