Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.46%
Residual Sugar 1.95 g/L
pH 3.39
Total Acidity 5.85 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Drinking Window 10 – 15 years from vintage under ideal cellaring conditions
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite, Valsrivier, Bainsvlei
Grapes Picked March 2021
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 64% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak64%
Oak Types French
Bottling Date July 2023
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 in 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. These well-structured wines with moderate alcohols and good acidity should show plenty of potential to age. We recommend decanting this wine before serving.
Tasting Notes
red fruits, black fruits, cedar, clove
Critics Ratings Platter's Wine Guide: 96
Platter's Wine Guide96
Tim Atkin SA Report95
James Suckling93
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate92
Vinous - Neal Martin91
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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