Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 3 g/L
pH 3.2
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Drinking Window Enjoy upon release, potentially could age for 5 to 10 years.
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite
Elevation 550.0 meters
Orientation South And West
Grapes Picked February 2024
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Crushed, De-Stemmed And Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 6 months
Lees Aging 6 months
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Second Fill Oak90%
Oak Types French
Bottling Date December 2024
Fining Agents Isinglass & Bentonite
Production Details Grown at some of the highest altitudes that vineyards are grown at in the Stellenbosch region; just over 550m above sea level, right against the Simonsberg Mountain. The cooling effect of altitude and the oceanic breeze blowing off False Bay and Table Bay, which are both within line of sight of the vineyards, combined with the vineyards being planted on South and West facing slopes make this ideal for the production of a full flavoured, more tropical style. This wine is made with the influence of oak, fermented and aged in barrel using the wild yeast present on the grapes at the time of harvesting and aged on lees for further palate weight and complexity to balance out the wines' natural acidity. The Winter of 2023 was cold and wet, as was the season's Spring, leading to the late budding of many varieties. While the excellent ground water availability was welcome, the early growing conditions were challenging due to the influence of rain. The resultant humidity, and at other times high winds, ultimately resulted in lower cropping levels. As Summer progressed, the influence of the El Nino weather phenomenon brought ideal warm, dry ripening conditions, as well as an early start and end to the vintage, a relief from the past few wetter harvests. The overall quality of the wines produced across the board in 2024 was superb. The white wines of this vintage have excellent acidity, thanks to the cool start to the season and express fully ripe fruit, a benefit of the warmer second half of Summer in the lead up to and during the harvest season. Trellising/Pruning System: VSP (Vertical Shoot Positioned), 2 Node Spur Pruned. Irrigation Type: Minimal Drip Irrigation. Extraction Method: Crushed, De-Stemmed and Pressed. Malolactic Fermentation: Partial.
Tasting Notes
Melon, white peach, gooseberry, pineapple, rich palate, rounded palate, well-integrated oak
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