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Neethlingshof Weisser Riesling Noble Late Harvest 2003

Colour: Bright yellow and gold.
Bouquet: A typical botrytis nose of dried apricot, honey and peach.
Taste: An acidic palate that tempers the wine's sweetness, accenting its apricot character and giving it a refreshing and vibrant edge.

Enjoy on its own or with strong cheeses, fig preserve and nuts
variety : Weisser Riesling [ Weisser Riesling ]
winemaker : Schalk van der Westhuizen
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 10.43 % vol  rs : 158.4 g/l  pH : 3.49  ta : 7.8 g/l  va : 1.3 g/l  so2 : 179 mg/l  fso2 : 21 mg/l  
type : Dessert  style : Semi Sweet  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : Ready to drink a year after harvest but with the potential to age for 10 to 20 years if you can wait that long.
in the vineyard :  Background
The Neethlingshof estate in Stellenbosch is named after its illustrious 19th century owner, Marthinus Laurentius Neethling, who served as mayor of Stellenbosch and was also a member of the old Cape Parliament. His flamboyant bearing earned him the moniker "Lord Neethling".
 
The estate is owned jointly by Distell and LUSAN.
 
The vineyards (viticulturist: Eben Archer)
The grapes were picked from vines planted in 1992 in deep, red Tukulu soils in south-facing vineyards situated 170 metres above sea level. The vineyard, known as "Weisser on the hillside" received no irrigation.
about the harvest: This Veritas gold winner was made from grapes affected by botrytis cinerea, hand-picked at 34º Balling in March.
in the cellar :  The juice was fermented at 13º to 14ºC over 18 days with just 24 hours skin contact. No malolactic fermentation was allowed. The wine was stablised and bottled in June.
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