Five Soldiers 2008

Rustenberg, fact sheet (rustenberg.co.za – linket fra rustenberg.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2008 Rustenberg Five Soldiers – område: Simonsberg-Stellenbosch; 100% Chardonnay; alkohol 13.8%; fadlagring 15 måneder, 74% 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: The Winter of 2007 was colder than usual, with more rain than in previous years: This boded well for good bud-break during the cool Spring. The rain in February and March slowed the harvest down, and this combined with strong winds made 2008 a challenging vintage in the vineyards. Cooler nights and warmer days took us into the harvest period, with a greater number of days reaching above 30°C than in the previous 4 years. Despite these challenges, even ripening and consistent grape condition for both white and red varieties were achieved in a warm vintage, resulting in ripe, expressive whites and fruit-forward, bold reds. Vineyards/winemaking: Extraction Method Whole Bunch Pressed Fermentation Vessel 300 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 74% New Burgundian Barrels (Remainder 2nd fill) Fining Agents Used Isinglass & Bentonite