2019 RUSTENBERG Sauvignon Blanc
Stellenbosch South Africa
13.5%
White
Sauvignon Blanc.
The grapes for this were hand-picked in February 2019. Crushed, de-stemmed & pressed, then fermented in stainless steel. Aged for 2-3 months on the lees. The intrinsic Sauvignon Blanc characteristics of tropical fruits, melon and gooseberry, with underlying tones of pineapple and passi...(read more)
Winemaker's notes
2018 RUSTENBERG John X Merriman
Stellenbosch South Africa
14.5%
Red
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon.
Delicious and sophisticated echos of Bordeaux jump out of the glass. Great spice and plummy fruit work so well together - some richness - but never sweet - never overbearing,. This is a delicious 'Old School - New World' option. 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbe...(read more)
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2019 RUSTENBERG Straw Wine
South Africa
9.5%
Chenin Blanc.
Half-bottles
Made in the traditional 'Passito' way this 'Straw Wine' is delicious, and a real bargain to boot. After picking the grapes - they are laid out on woven mats next to the winery to dry in the sunshine and intensify their flavour and sweetness, The results are incredibly satisfying - sweet, y...(read more)
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