Five Soldiers 1998

Rustenberg, fact sheet (rustenberg.co.za – linket fra rustenberg.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 1998 Rustenberg Five Soldiers – område: Simonsberg-Stellenbosch; 100% Chardonnay; alkohol 13.2%; fadlagring 15 måneder, 100% nye fade. Wine of Origin ifølge arket: Simonsberg, Stellenbosch. Enkeltmark ifølge arket: Five Soldiers. Producentens noter (engelsk): Introduction: The Five Soldiers vineyard is named after five tall stone pine trees called the “Five Soldiers” that tower over this site. Carefully selected Chardonnay bunches from this area are hand harvested for this special wine and then given royal treatment in the cellar. The final product is a very complex full-bodied wine, approachable in its youth however careful cellaring will exhibit the depth of the wine’s complexity and will reward patience. Vintage: Having had a cold, wet Winter in 1997, the growing season leading up the 1998 vintage was dry and crop levels were relatively low. The warm season resulted in a short, early harvest. Most of the reds tended to have a very tannic backbone to them but plenty of fruit to justify waiting for the tannins to soften. The whites were full- bodied, making for fruity white wines and structured Chardonnays. Vineyards/winemaking: Extraction Method Whole Bunch Pressed Fermentation Vessel 225 Litre Oak Barrels Yeast Wild (Uninoculated) Lees Aging Aged On Lees For Duration Of Oak Aging Oak Aging 100% Aged for 15 Months Malolactic Fermentation Yes, 100% Age and Type of Oak 100% New Burgundian Barrels Fining Agents Used Isinglass & Bentonite