RM Nicholson 2018

Rustenberg, fact sheet (rustenberg.co.za – linket fra rustenberg.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2018 Rustenberg RM Nicholson – område: Stellenbosch; 50% Syrah, 30% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon; alkohol 14%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Introduction: This wine is named after a former charismatic owner-winemaker, Reginald (“Reg”) Merriman Nicholson, who lived and worked on the farm for 30 years and was the creator of Rustenberg’s famous “Dry Red” blend. Just as the Dry Red was an unconventional blend, the RM Nicholson is a new world style blend of classic varieties that would typically not be combined. The result is a blend of Bordeaux and Rhone varietals aiming to express the typicity of each vintage, unrestrained by convention to create great wine. We recommend decanting this wine before serving. 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 Crushed and De-stemmed Fruit, Pumped Over During Ferment Fermentation Vessel Stainless Steel Tanks Yeast Cultured Active Dry Wine Yeast Extended Maceration Up to 7 days Oak Aging 16 Months 20% new and 80% 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th fill French and Age and Type of Oak American oak barrels Fining Agents Used Egg White (Albumen)