Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 3.3 g/L
pH 3.29
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Drinking Window 1 to 3 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite, Hutton/tukulu, Shale
Elevation 550.0 meters
Orientation West
Grapes Picked February 2021
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Destemmed
Lees Aging 2 months
Bottling Date July 2021
Fining Agents Isinglass, Bentonite
Production Details The 2021 vintage was produced with the challenges of COVID-19 ever present. The winter of 2020 started late after a warm autumn and was cold with plenty of rain. The cool and wet conditions extended well into spring, through summer and much of the harvest season. The result of these conditions was slow, steady, stress-free vineyard growth and fruit development. White grape yields were lower than average due to the impact of the weather during critical stages in fruit development. The white wines from the vintage ripened two weeks later than in 2020 and achieved full ripeness at lower sugar levels; producing wines with lower alcohols, excellent acidity and brilliant flavour development. Yields were higher than average in the reds and the slow ripening season saw excellent flavour and tannin development. These well-structured wines with moderate alcohols and good acidity should show plenty of potential to age. Made without the influence of oak the wines are aged on their lees for further palate weight and complexity to balance out the wines' natural acidity.
Tasting Notes
tropical fruits, melon, gooseberry, pineapple, passion fruit
Critics Ratings Michelangelo International Wine Awards: Gold Medal
Michelangelo International Wine AwardsGold Medal
Tim Atkin SA Report90 Points
Platter's Wine Guide4 Stars
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Rustenberg Wines, Rustenberg Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 809 1200
Email
Owner
Barlow Family (Simon, Rozanne, Murray)
Cellarmaster
Murray Barlow