Neethlingshof Estate

The Caracal The Short Story Collection Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.117 ratings

-no pro ratings

Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese

Top Notes For

9.3

Great wine smooth finish full bodied. Hint of vanilla and tobacco. Good with meat and spice.

Great wine smooth finish full bodied. Hint of vanilla and tobacco. Good with meat and spice.

Aug 27th, 2021

6.8

No. Below average South African red.

No. Below average South African red.

Oct 18th, 2019

9.9

Smooth

Smooth

Jun 18th, 2019

9.1

Fantastic , dry and smooth. I love how the Malbec carries it home, but all the while the cab franc is like “hey, I’m still here yo!”

Fantastic , dry and smooth. I love how the Malbec carries it home, but all the while the cab franc is like “hey, I’m still here yo!”

Sep 8th, 2018

8.9

Definitely getting this again!

Definitely getting this again!

Sep 8th, 2018

8.9

Very interesting, unique wine. Herbaceous aroma. Earthy, slight coffee notes. Would definitely get again!

Very interesting, unique wine. Herbaceous aroma. Earthy, slight coffee notes. Would definitely get again!

Apr 15th, 2018

9.3

Nose of chorizo, blackcurrant, wood. Medium-high tannins, full-bodied, wood, blackberries, smoke, great wine!

Nose of chorizo, blackcurrant, wood. Medium-high tannins, full-bodied, wood, blackberries, smoke, great wine!

Nov 11th, 2017

9.8

Jeremy had this 3 years ago

Jeremy had this 3 years ago

Mar 28th, 2022

8.9

Ryan had this 3 years ago

Ryan had this 3 years ago

Feb 21st, 2022

9.0

Samer had this 4 years ago

Samer had this 4 years ago

Oct 11th, 2020