Neethlingshof Malbec 2023

Name: Neethlingshof Malbec 2023
Brand: Neethlingshof
SKU: 52338

Colour: Dark ruby.
Aroma: A deep bouquet of black cherry, black plum, mulberry and hint of toffee.
Palate: Medium to full bodied wine with a flavour profile of blueberry compot, black plum, cassis and cedar rounded off with silky tannins and a savoury finish.

A delicious all-rounder that will partner both red and white meat dishes such as garlic and rosemary roast chicken and Beef Wellington. Also pairs well with vegetarian moussaka or spicy vegetable curry or even soft, pungent cheeses like blue cheese or gorgonzola.

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variety : Malbec [ 100% Malbec ]

winery : Neethlingshof Wine Estate

winemaker : De Wet Viljoen

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.55 % vol rs : 4.1 g/l pH : 3.41 ta : 5.7 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full taste : Fragrant wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

ageing :

The wine is ready to drink now but will mature for a further 5 years.

in the vineyard : The Malbec vineyards, established in Tukulu and Oakleaf soils, are located on a westerly slope between 120m and 150m above sea level. The vines were planted in 2003 and trellised onto a seven-wire vertical hedge system and grafted onto Richter 110 rootstock. They receive supplementary irrigation through a drip system only when necessary.

about the harvest: Harvest took place mid- March and the grapes came in at 23° Balling.

in the cellar : After crushing, the juice remained on the skins for 5 hours. Fermentation started in rotation tanks between 27°C to 29°C. After malolactic fermentation, the wine was further matured for 9 months in 300L French oak barrels. First bottling took place on 4 November 2023. A total of 20 698 bottles.

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