Five Soldiers 2017

Rustenberg, fact sheet (rustenberg.co.za – linket fra rustenberg.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2017 Rustenberg Five Soldiers – område: Simonsberg-Stellenbosch; 100% Chardonnay; alkohol 13.5%; 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: The Winter of 2016 was dry but cold as drought conditions persisted in the Western Cape. Despite the drought, a warm, dry spring and little wind meant that there was little disease pressure and little stress on the vineyards beyond the heat. Harvest started slightly earlier than usual but was 10 days later than the record early start of the 2016 vintage. Careful use of irrigation to offset the dry drought conditions and cold nights experienced during the first four months of the year resulted in superb quality, and wonderful acidity, colour and flavour concentration in the wines. Indications are that 2017 will be an excellent vintage with plenty of potential to age well. Vineyards/winemaking: Extraction Method Whole Bunch Pressed Fermentation Vessel 300 Litre French Oak Hogshead 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 300L Hogsheads (Remainder 2nd fill) Fining Agents Used Isinglass & Bentonite