2010-RUSTENBERG-Five-Soldiers-Chardonnay

RUSTENBERG

2010 Five Soldiers Chardonnay

Grapes Chardonnay
Colour White
Origin South Africa
ABV 14%

A wonderful bouquet with orange pastilles, tangerine and apricot that is beautifully defined. The palate is well balanced, rounded in the mouth with well integrated creamy oak. It has a caressing mouthfeel with hints of hazelnut towards the persistent finish. This is very fine, voluminous but focused Chardonnay determined to age with style. Drink now-2020. Rating: 92 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Jan 2014)


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Ripe melon gives a fleshy richness on the nose and sweetness on the start of the palate. Behind the rich fruit it feels fresher with greengage and right at the back a touch of apple yet the finish has depth and richness of flavour. 2013-17 Rating: 93 Derek Smedley MW, www.dereksmedleymw.co.uk (Dec 2013)

2012 Rating: Silver Medal International Wine Challenge 2015 (Feb 2013)

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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