Stellenbosch Grenache 2015

Rustenberg, fact sheet (rustenberg.co.za – linket fra rustenberg.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2015 Rustenberg Stellenbosch Grenache – område: Simonsberg-Stellenbosch; 100% Grenache; alkohol 14.4%; fadlagring 12 måneder, 0% nye fade. Wine of Origin ifølge arket: Simonsberg, Stellenbosch. Producentens noter (engelsk): Introduction: Grenache Noir was first planted on Rustenberg in 2001. The variety is best known for producing very expressive, lighter styled, quality wines once vines have had a number of years to establish themselves. Through careful vineyard management of the variety, the vines produce naturally high yields. Being typically light in colour, low in tannin and medium-bodied, Grenache is the ideal red wine to drink on its own or to pair with tapas style foods and cured meats. Vintage: The cold, wet Winter of 2014 started early and ended late, which is ideal for the vineyards' dormancy; however an unseasonably cool Spring resulted in the vines going into Summer with 10 to 40% less crop than usual. The remainder of the season was warm and dry resulting in one of the earliest harvests on record. Zero disease pressure and small crops of fantastic ripe fruit combined with high natural acids make this potentially the vintage of the decade. 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 12 months Age and Type of Oak 100% old french oak barriques (225L) Fining Agents Used Egg Whites (Albumen)