The Caracal - 2018 - Neethlingshof Estate
Alcoholic content: 14.00 %
yr. 2017 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Neethlingshof Estate Short Story Collection 'The Caracal'" from the vintage 2017 on 01.09.2020 with 91 of 100 points.
"This has an enticing nose right from the start, with notes of sweet cedar and cigar box spice atop a ripely fruited core of blackberry, cassis, mulberry and cherry. The palate is plush yet full in feel, with a texture like crushed velvet produced by the similarly intense berry flavors and the firm yet ripe tannins that provide a sound support for it all. The finish is long and evolving, veering from fruity goodness to pressed purple florals and sweet oak tones. Lauren Buzzeo"
yr. 2012 Falstaff:
89 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Neethlingshof Estate Short Story Collection 'The Caracal'" from the vintage 2012 on 01.02.2016 with 89 of 100 points.
"Kräftiges Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, breitere Randaufhellung. Reifes Bukett, zart nach Dörrobst, zarter Nougat, feine Kräuterwürze. Mittlere Komplexität, süße Pflaumen, etwas Orangen, dezente Tannine, etwas weich im Abgang, ein unkomplizierter Speisenbegleiter."
yr. 2010 Falstaff:
88 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Neethlingshof Estate Short Story Collection 'The Caracal'" from the vintage 2010 on 01.02.2013 with 88 of 100 points.
"Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Tabakig unterlegte dunkle Beerenfrucht, blättrige Nuancen, rauchig, etwa Nougat. Saftig, mittlere Komplexität, frische Weichseln, lebendige Säurestruktur, zart nach Minze, mineralisch, ein unkomplizierter Speisenbegleiter, Holztouch im Nachhall."
yr. 2010 Tom Cannavan:
90 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Neethlingshof Estate Short Story Collection 'The Caracal'" from the vintage 2010 on 01.01.2013 with 90 of 100 points.
"(2013) Cabernet Sauvignon dominated, with Merlot, and Petit Verdot. Plenty of cedar and incense after 16 months in barrel, but all French. Lovely burgeoning sense of chocolate and deep black berry fruit. The palate has a fine dry character, a nice touch of game and leather and lots of herbal freshness too, with a lovely bite of firm tannin and fresh tang of acidity and fine, sandy tannin finish."
yr. 2005 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Neethlingshof Estate Short Story Collection 'The Caracal'" from the vintage 2005 on 01.01.2011 with 88 of 100 points.
"The Caracal (an African lynx breeding on the estate) is a spicy, dried-fruit driven wine that's ready to drink now. Notes of black berry dust, animal hide, cigar tobacco and licorice root fill the nose and velvety mouth, while a good amount of woody spice lingers on the close."
yr. 2010 Andreas Larsson - Tasted:
88 of 100 Points.
"Andreas Larsson - Tasted" has rated the wine "Neethlingshof Estate Short Story Collection 'The Caracal'" from the vintage 2010 with 88 of 100 points.
"Medium to deep, ruby red colour; the nose offers some new oak, vanilla, dark berries and green herbs; the palate is on the full side it offers juicy, dark berries and bright crispness, some herbal notes that add freshness, medium high level of tannin, attractively balanced length - well made."
yr. 2011 Andreas Larsson - Tasted:
86 of 100 Points.
"Andreas Larsson - Tasted" has rated the wine "Neethlingshof Estate Short Story Collection 'The Caracal'" from the vintage 2011 with 86 of 100 points.
"Dark inky color, some roasted meaty and smoky aromas with dark fruit, a robust structure with a hint of bitterness, roasted coffee and dark fruit, quite Pinotage-like with a good length a bit restrained and dry finish, needs some more time."
yr. 2017 Tim Atkin:
88 of 100 Points.
"Tim Atkin" has rated the wine "Neethlingshof Estate Short Story Collection 'The Caracal'" from the vintage 2017 on 01.01.2020 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Tim Atkin:
89 of 100 Points.
"Tim Atkin" has rated the wine "Neethlingshof Estate Short Story Collection 'The Caracal'" from the vintage 2016 on 01.01.2019 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Tim Atkin:
89 of 100 Points.
"Tim Atkin" has rated the wine "Neethlingshof Estate Short Story Collection 'The Caracal'" from the vintage 2015 on 01.01.2018 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Decanter World Wine Awards:
89 of 100 Points.
"Decanter World Wine Awards" has rated the wine "Neethlingshof Estate Short Story Collection 'The Caracal'" from the vintage 2015 on 01.06.2017 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2014 Tim Atkin:
87 of 100 Points.
"Tim Atkin" has rated the wine "Neethlingshof Estate Short Story Collection 'The Caracal'" from the vintage 2014 on 01.01.2017 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Tim Atkin:
91 of 100 Points.
"Tim Atkin" has rated the wine "Neethlingshof Estate Short Story Collection 'The Caracal'" from the vintage 2010 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 CellarTracker:
90 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Neethlingshof Estate Short Story Collection 'The Caracal'" from the vintage 2013 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2018 CellarTracker:
90 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Neethlingshof Estate Short Story Collection 'The Caracal'" from the vintage 2018 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2014 CellarTracker:
88 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Neethlingshof Estate Short Story Collection 'The Caracal'" from the vintage 2014 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 CellarTracker:
88 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Neethlingshof Estate Short Story Collection 'The Caracal'" from the vintage 2012 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 CellarTracker:
87 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Neethlingshof Estate Short Story Collection 'The Caracal'" from the vintage 2015 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 CellarTracker:
87 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Neethlingshof Estate Short Story Collection 'The Caracal'" from the vintage 2017 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 CellarTracker:
86 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Neethlingshof Estate Short Story Collection 'The Caracal'" from the vintage 2016 with 86 of 100 points.
