Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Rustenberg, fact sheet (rustenberg.co.za – linket fra rustenberg.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2018 Rustenberg Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon – område: Stellenbosch; 100% Cabernet Sauvignon; alkohol 14%; fadlagring 15 måneder, 20% nye fade. 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: 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 Yeast Cultured Active Dry Wine Yeast Extended Maceration 0 to 7 days Oak Aging 100% aged for 15 Months Age and Type of Oak 20% new, 40% 2nd, 20% 3rd & 20% 4th fill French 225L barrels Fining Agents Used Egg Whites (Albumen)