Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Rustenberg, fact sheet (rustenberg.co.za – linket fra rustenberg.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2012 Rustenberg Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon – område: Simonsberg-Stellenbosch; 100% Cabernet Sauvignon; alkohol 14.1%; fadlagring 16 måneder, 10% nye fade. Wine of Origin ifølge arket: Simonsberg, Stellenbosch. Producentens noter (engelsk): Introduction: Stellenbosch and the Simonsberg Mountain range are synonymous with the production of great Cabernet Sauvignon. Just over one third of Rustenberg's vineyard plantings are dedicated to this variety and it is used through all of our blended red wines, and the famous site specific Peter Barlow. The Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon is made in a more fruit forward and medium bodied style and is accessible in its youth but will benefit from further bottle age. We recommend decanting this wine before serving. Vintage: After a wet, cold Winter there was plenty of water available when required in the mild Summer months to ensure that the vineyards matured naturally, without undue stress. During the harvest, perfect phenolic ripeness was achieved at low sugar levels with soft, ripe tannins in the reds and plenty of flavour and acidity in the whites after longer than usual hang times in a cool growing season. Vineyards/winemaking: Extraction Method Crushed and De-stemmed Fruit, Pumped Over During Ferment Fermentation Vessel Stainless Steel Yeast Cultured Active Dry Wine Yeast Extended Maceration For +- 7 days Oak Aging 100% aged for 16 Months Age and Type of Oak 10% new, 53% 2nd & 37% 3rd fill French 225L barrels Fining Agents Used Egg White (Albumen)