Five Soldiers 2018

Rustenberg, fact sheet (rustenberg.co.za – linket fra rustenberg.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2018 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: This vintage was impacted by the fourth year of the ongoing drought in the region. The 2017 Winter was cold and dry, followed by a dry Spring and Summer, with bouts of unusual weather. A number of thunder storms resulted in a late onset of additional vigour in the vineyards. Unsettled weather and wind during flowering, along with a freak hail storm and low levels of soil moisture decreased yields by 20% to 50%. The harvest began closer to its average start date and the smaller berries and bunches yielded lower juice volumes per ton. The lower yields resulted in the wines showing excellent concentration and body, producing rich, robust reds and fruit forward, expressive whites and rosé. 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