Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.65
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon63%
Merlot20%
Malbec11%
Petit Verdot6%
Drinking Window 10 to 15 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite
Harvest Dates February-March 2021
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Crushed And Destemmed Fruit, Pumped Over During Ferment
Maceration 7 days
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Second Fill Oak65%
Oak Types French
Bottling Date November 2022
Extended Maceration Yes
Fining Agents Egg White (Albumen)
Production Details The 2021 vintage was produced with the challenges of COVID-19 ever-present. The winter of 2020 started late after a warm autumn and was cold with plenty of rain. The cool and wet conditions extended well into spring, through summer and much of the harvest season. The result of these conditions was slow, steady, stress-free vineyard growth and fruit development. White grape yields were lower than average due to the impact of the weather during critical stages of fruit development. The white wines from the vintage ripened two weeks later than in 2020 and achieved full ripeness at lower sugar levels; producing wines with lower alcohols, excellent acidity, and brilliant flavour development. Yields were higher than average in the reds and the slow ripening season saw excellent flavour and tannin development. Hand Picked, February-March 2021. Cultured Active Dry Wine Yeast. 100% aged for 20 Months. 35% New French barriques; 65% 2nd & 3rd fill.
Tasting Notes
cassis, black currant, dark fruits, cigar tobacco, sour cherry
Critics Ratings Platter’s Wine Guide: 5 Stars
Platter’s Wine Guide5 Stars
Tim Atkin SA Report92 Points
Decanter World Wine AwardsSilver Medal - 92 Points
Vinous – Neal Martin92 Points
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate91+ Points
James Suckling91 Points
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Rustenberg Wines, Rustenberg Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 809 1200
Email
Owner
Barlow Family (Simon, Rozanne, Murray)
Cellarmaster
Murray Barlow