2023
Vintage & Variety: 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon Fruit: Hand-picked from Stellenbosch's finest vineyards Maturation: Aged in French oak barrels for 15 months Cellaring: Excellent ageing potential under ideal cellaring conditions Flavour Profile: Full bodied with black and red berry fruit
The Rustenberg Estate was founded in 1682 and is nestled in the valley of the Simonsberg Mountain in South Africa’s premium wine region, Stellenbosch.
Spanning 300 years since its establishment and now under current custodians, the Barlow Family, the Rustenberg team focuses on quality throughout, from the vineyards to the cellar, working with nature to produce wines of distinct character true to their terroir, variety and sense of place.
Delicious Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon
The Rustenberg Estate was founded in 1682 and is nestled in the valley of the Simonsberg Mountain in South Africa’s premium wine region, Stellenbosch.
Spanning 300 years since its establishment and now under current custodians, the Barlow Family, the Rustenberg team focuses on quality throughout, from the vineyards to the cellar, working with nature to produce wines of distinct character true to their terroir, variety and sense of place.
Green Dot
Contains Sulphites & Egg
Alcohol by volume: 14 %
Serving suggestion: Red meat, pizza, mushroom dishes
Units of Alcohol: 10.5 units
Region of origin: Stellenbosch
Agent: Seckford Agencies
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Producer: Rustenberg
Winemaker: Murray Barlow and Craig Christians
Wine colour: Red
Type of closure: Cork Stopper
Storage instructions: This wine can be drunk now but will further improve if carefully stored for up to <>
History: The Rustenberg Estate was founded in 1682 and is now under current custodians, the Barlow Family who bought the estate in 1941. The Rustenberg team focuses on quality throughout, from the vineyards to the cellar, working with nature to produce wines of distinct character true to their terroir, variety and sense of place
Regional information: Rustenberg Estate is nestled in the valley of the Simonsberg Mountain in South Africa's premium wine region, Stellenbosch, arguably South Africa's most famous wine producing region, the vineyards of Stellenbosch taking advantage of the area's topography and mountain ranges, perfect soils and climate
Vinification: The grapes were destemmed before being hand sorted. Whole berry fermentation in stainless steel tanks then aged in 10% new oak and 90% older French barrels before blending and bottling.
Country of Origin South Africa
Produced and bottled by: Rustenberg Wines
Not for EU
Item code: 8242169
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