Neethlingshof The Maria Noble Late Harvest 2019

Colour: Golden yellow.

Bouquet: Fruit cake, dried apricot, honey and peach aromas.

Taste: Concentrated fruit cake with honey and marmalade.

Excellent served on its own or with strong cheeses, fig preserve and nuts.

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variety : Weisser Riesling [ 100% Weisser Riesling ]

winery : Neethlingshof Wine Estate

winemaker : De Wet Viljoen

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 10.51 % vol rs : 140.5 g/l pH : 3.45 ta : 9.6 g/l va : 1.42 g/l

type : Dessert style : Sweet body : Light taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

AWARDS

2021 Tim Atkin SA Special Report - 93 Points
2020 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show - Gold

ageing :

Ready to enjoy now or can be matured for another decade.

The wine highlights the story of Maria Marais, the resourceful and feisty young widow who took over the building of the Estate's manor house after the death of her husband Charles, in 1813. The home was completed the following year and is now a national monument.

about the harvest:

The grapes were hand-picked at 40° - 44º Balling in April.

in the cellar :

The juice was fermented at 13º to 14ºC over 18 days. One third portion of the wine has been aged in a 500L new French oak barrel for 6 months. No malolactic fermentation was allowed.

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