Rustenberg

Vineyards producing the grapes for Rustenberg wines climb the rich red slopes of the Simonsberg and Helderberg. The style of wine determines the vineyard to be used. A range of slopes allows site-specific plantings that enhance varietal characteristics.

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CHARDONNAY202313.20
Apricot, coconut and orange peel followed by marzipan, sponge cake, rounded off with carefully judged oak and fresh, acidity. Already tempting though ample zesty freshness & structure for further development. Aged in 300 litre oak barrels for 8 months, 20% new.
Michelangelo: Gold, IWSC: 93, IWC: 93 Silver, J.Suckling: 92, Platter: 92, Decanter WWA: 91, Tim Atkin: 89
CHARDONNAY202413.55
Characterful and refined. Offers succulent, buttery lime cordial, hints of orange zest and lemon curd, appealing roasted nuts from wild-yeast fermentation. Full and textured yet vibrant and refreshing. Aged for 8 months in 25% new 300l French oak (remainder 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill oak).
Platter: 92, J. Suckling: 92, IWC: 91, WS: 91, Tim Atkin: 90, DWWA: 90
CHARDONNAY FIVE SOLDIERS202428.10
Full-bodied and lively with aromas of cedar, apple crumble, and hazelnuts, finishing with bright acidity and a toasty texture. Aged for 14 months in 72% new Burgundian 300L Hogsheads (remainder 2nd fill).
J.Suckling: 93, IWC: 93
CHENIN BLANC *20228.05
Aromas of pineapple and yellow pear follow through to a crisp, textured palate complemented by characters of citrus. Unoaked.
Platter: 88
GRENACHE BLANC20259.10
Medium-bodied with orchard, stone & citrus fruit aromas & flavours. Will pair well with seafood, poultry & spiced dishes. Unoaked.
Platter: 85
SAUVIGNON BLANC20228.70
Tropical fruits, with underlying tones of pineapple and passion fruit on a fresh, crisp and palate with prodigious length. Unoaked.
Concours Mondial du Sauvignon: Gold, Decanter WWA: 92, James Suckling: 92 Platter: 88, Tim Atkin: 88
SAUVIGNON BLANC WILD FERMENT202410.85
Melon, white peach, gooseberry, and underlying tones of pineapple. Rich, rounded palate with well-integrated oak. Matured for 6 months in French oak, 10% new.
Veritas: Silver, IWSC: 91, Platter: 90, Tim Atkin: 90, IWC: Bronze
CABERNET SAUVIGNON202411.20
The wine shows flavours and aromas profiles of red and dark berries with a well-structured and lengthy palate. Aged for 15 months in 10% new and 90% 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th fill French 225L barrels.
CAB. SAUV. PETER BARLOW (Magnum 1,5l) *201856.80
Concentrated cassis, black cherries and some herbaceousness on the nose and palate. Oak ageing for 20 months in 64% new, 36% 2nd and 3rd fill French oak barrels. Ageing potential is some 10 to 15 years from vintage under ideal cellaring conditions.
Tim Atkin: 95, Decanter WWA: 93, James Suckling: 92, Platter: 92
CABERNET SAUVIGNON PETER BARLOW202232.50
Rich aromas of red and black fruits, cedar, and clove, with lively acidity and velvety tannins. Outstanding balance of oak integration and fruit weight, with a long finish. Aged for 20 months in 61% new, 39% 2nd and 3rd fill French oak barrels.
Tim Atkin: 95, Platter: 93, IWC: 93 Silver, J. Suckling: 93, IWSC: 92
JOHN X MERRIMAN (375ml) *20167.00
The John X Merriman is a powerful wine that rewards aging. In its youth the wine is worth decanting and expresses cassis, black currant and dark fruits complemented with cigar tobacco and sour cherry notes. As the wine ages and its fine grained tannins soften a softer more savoury palate develops revealing wonderful drinkability and tertiary complexity. Blend consisting of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Malbec, 5% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Matured for 20 months in 35% new French barriques; 65% 2nd & 3rd fill.
Tim Atkin: 93, Platter: 93, Decanter: 92, IWC: 90, Veritas: Bronze
JOHN X MERRIMAN202217.60
Cassis, black currant and dark fruits complemented with cigar tobacco and sour cherry notes. Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon 51%, Merlot 43%, Petit Verdot 5%, Malbec 1%. Aged for 20 months in French barriques, 35% new.
Michelangelo: GG, Platter: 94, Decanter WWA: 93, Tim Atkin: 92, Parker: 92, IWC: 92, J. Suckling: 91, IWSC: 90
MALBEC202311.20
In its youth, the wine exhibits very attractive purple hues with dark fruit flavours, such as plum, blackberry and violets, along with pepper and tobacco. As the wine ages, it will reveal a more savoury fruit profile. Aged for 15 months in 10% new, 90% 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill French oak barriques (225L).
Michelangelo: Platinum, J. Suckling: 90
MERLOT202310.85
Rich aromas of blackberries, cassis, and dark chocolate follow through to a smooth palate that is both balanced and well-rounded with fine grained tannins. Aged for 15 months in 10% new French 225 liter barrels.