Five Soldiers 2007

Rustenberg, fact sheet (rustenberg.co.za – linket fra rustenberg.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2007 Rustenberg Five Soldiers – område: Simonsberg-Stellenbosch; 100% Chardonnay; alkohol 14.1%; fadlagring 15 måneder, 70% 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: Following a normal cold wet Winter in 2006 even bud-burst was achieved in Spring followed by a great berry set and a large crop on most vines. January, however, presented a number of heatwaves and sped ripening up rapidly only to be tempered by rains in February and March. This was a harvest of two halves – warm conditions for the whites and cooler conditions for the reds. Experience and patience helped us create great quality wines under these tough conditions. Vineyards/winemaking: Extraction Method Whole Bunch Pressed Fermentation Vessel 500 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 70% New Burgundian Barrels (Remainder 2nd fill) Fining Agents Used Isinglass & Bentonite