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2012 The Caracal

Neethlingshof Wine Estate

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89
Points
Tasting 2016
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The red wine The Caracal, vintage 2012 from the winery Neethlingshof Wine Estate has been rated in 2016 by Peter Moser with 89 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc from the region Stellenbosch in South Africa.

Tasting Notes

89
Tasting from 12.02.2016: Peter Moser

Strong ruby garnet, violet reflections, broad rim brightening. Ripe bouquet, delicate dried fruit, delicate nougat, fine herbal spice. Medium complexity, sweet plums, some oranges, subtle tannins, somewhat soft on the finish, an uncomplicated food companion.

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Region: Stellenbosch, South Africa
Winery: Neethlingshof Wine Estate
Category: Red Wine
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2012
Expansion: barrique, steel tank
Alcohol Level: 14%
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Region
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Every wine growing country has its superlatives; for South Africa, it is the Stellenbosch region around the pretty university town, which is also home to many...
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Winery Neethlingshof Wine Estate

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Neethlingshof Wine Estate

Polkadraai Rd
7600 Stellenbosch
Südafrika
+27 (21) 8838988
[email protected] www.neethlingshof.co.za

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Wines from this winery

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2014 Pinotage The Owl Post
Neethlingshof Wine Estate
South Africa
Stellenbosch,  Western Cape,  South Africa
Red Wine
Pinotage
14,5%
Pinotage The Owl Post Red Wine
92
2012 The Caracal
Neethlingshof Wine Estate
South Africa
Stellenbosch,  Western Cape,  South Africa
Red Wine
14%
The Caracal Red Wine
89
2010 The Caracal
Neethlingshof Wine Estate
South Africa
Stellenbosch,  Western Cape,  South Africa
Red Wine
The Caracal Red Wine
88
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