RUSTENBERG
2011 Five Soldiers Chardonnay
| Grapes | Chardonnay |
| Colour | White |
| Origin | South Africa |
| ABV | 14% |
The 2011 Five Soldiers Chardonnay was raised mainly in Burgundy barrels and sees 74% new oak for 15 months. It has a pleasant, rounded bouquet with light peachy notes that need a little more vigor. The palate is nicely balanced with plenty of tropical fruit, toffee and peach forming the composed, harmonious finish. This is a commendable Chardonnay that just about justifies the premium. Drink now-2017 Rating: 90 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Jul 2014)
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Named after five large stone pine trees on a hill standing sentinel over the Five Soldiers vineyards. The Five Soldiers is the apex of Chardonnay at Rustenberg and is a highly collected wine. Characterised by measured power and complexity, designed to be drunk with food and benefitting from a few years of careful cellaring. It illustrates the true character of each vintage and is a barrel selection of the finest batches of each year. Winemaker's notes (Jul 2014)
Rustenberg
Vineyards producing the grapes for Rustenberg's wines climb the rich red slopes of the Simonsberg and Helderberg. The style of wine determines the vineyard to be used: Rustenberg has a history of success with reds.
The viticulturist, Nico Walters, and his dedicated team have been working hard to rejuvenate their vineyards by planting virus-free vines imported from France. A small-scale nursery has been started for propagation, providing available rootstock for upgrading, replanting and experimentation. Controlled irrigation is used when necessary to alleviate stressed vines and maximise the quality of the grapes. All grapes are hand-harvested in the early mornings and all vineyard blocks vinified separately, then blended for added complexity.
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