RUSTENBERG
2008 Five Soldiers Chardonnay
| Grapes | Chardonnay |
| Colour | White |
| Origin | South Africa |
| ABV | 14% |
Limited release from the 'Five Solidiers' vineyard high on the Rustenberg mountain. L&S (Aug 2011)
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The excellent 2008 Five Soldiers Chardonnay is whole bunch pressed and undergoes complete malolactic. It has a well-defined bouquet with very well-integrated new oak (70% new) that dovetails into a very well balanced, vanilla-tinged palate with good acidity and a focused, apricot and shaved ginger-tinged finish. This is a Chardonnay with panache. Drink now-2018. Rating: 91 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Sept 2011)
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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