| Origin | South Africa, Stellenbosch |
|---|---|
| Main Grapes | Pinotage |
| Other Grapes | Not Blend |
| Vintages | 2019 |
| Bottle Sizes | 75cl |
| Website | Neethlingshof Winery |
Neethlingshof Owl Post Pinotage is part of Neethlingshof Estate’s Short Story range of wines and is a single vineyard, 100% Pinotage.
Neethlingshof Estate takes its name from its one-time 19th century owner, Marthinus Laurentius Neethling, who served as mayor of Stellenbosch and was also a member of the old Cape Parliament. Today Neethlingshof is a member of the Biodiversity & Wine Initiative, acknowledged for its protection of indigenous habitat, the 278 hectare winery has set aside 127 hectares for conservation. The estate was established in 1692 and grapes were first grown at the farm in 1705. Visitors to the estate are welcomed by the famous one kilometre pine avenue. The estate is located around 4 kilometres to the east of the town of Stellenosch itself. It is also been accredited by the Wine and Agricultural Industry Ethical Trade Association (WIETA). Following a rigorous assessment Neethlingshof has been declared compliant with the WIETA fair labour code.
The grapes for Neethlingshof Owl Post Pinotage are sourced from dryland vines established in deep red soils that is rich in organic material and amply feeds the roots. Planted in 1997, the vines are established on north-westerly-facing slopes, 120m above sea level, in soils originating from decomposed granite. After destalking and crushing, yeast was added to the mash and fermentation commenced in stainless steel tanks. While the juice was still fermenting, it was transferred to 300-litre oak barrels (60% Hungarian and 40% French) where it completed fermentation. Malolactic fermentation took place in the same barrels. The wine was matured in the oak barrels for a period of 12 months.
“The Owl Post, a single-vineyard Pinotage, draws attention to the estate’s integrated pest management that forms part of the winery’s focus on production integrity to reduce its dependence on pesticides. Owl posts have been placed strategically throughout the vineyards.”
Consulting viticulturist is Hannes van Zyl and winemaker is De Wet Viljoen.
Neethlingshof Owl Post Pinotage is a deep, red ruby colour.
There are pronounced aromas of ripe red apple, blackcurrant, toasted coconut, candied red cherry with elements of black forest cake and sweet baking spices.
Full savoury mouthfeel with flavours of stewed fruits, prunes, dark chocolate and elements of tobacco and charred wood with a velvet-like finish.
Neethlingshof Owl Post Pinotage is excellent served with red meat dishes and game, especially hearty stews and casseroles including venison, oxtail or osso buco. This is also great with hard, mature cheeses like a good Cheddar or Gruyere. Try it with a chocolate dessert like a a dark chocolate truffle cake.
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