Stellenbosch Malbec 2020

Rustenberg, fact sheet (rustenberg.co.za – linket fra rustenberg.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2020 Rustenberg Stellenbosch Malbec – område: Stellenbosch; 100% Malbec; alkohol 14%; fadlagring 15 måneder, 10% nye fade. Producentens noter (engelsk): Introduction: Malbec has found a welcoming home in Stellenbosch, flourishing along with the other Bordeaux red varietals that the region is renowned for. The variety is best known in Stellenbosch for producing very expressive wines that are more approachable in their youth than Cabernet and Merlot, medium-bodied with fine tannins and a generous mid-palate. A great wine to enjoy on its own or with a wide variety of roasted meats, Italian fare or mushroom based dishes. As with all of Rustenberg’s red wines decanting before serving is recommended. Vintage: The 2020 vintage will be remembered as a good vintage produced under the spectre of the COVID-19 pandemic impacting the globe. Fortunately, the harvest was not impacted on Rustenberg by the government- sanctioned lockdowns, allowing all fruit to be picked and processed when ripe. A good winter in 2019 saw a return to average rainfall for the year. Two unusual weather events in the growing season, a large rainstorm and a heat wave, impacted some varietals flowering and berry set, however, in the context of the entire vintage these had a minor impact. Crop levels were up by 15% from the 2019 vintage, which saw a return to yields being average to slightly above average for most varietals. Quality wise, the white wines have superb acids and more moderate alcohols with wonderful fruit concentration, while the reds tend to be more medium-bodied with moderate alcohols, good freshness and supple tannins, potentially to be enjoyed earlier. 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 10% new, 90% 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill French oak barriques (225L) Fining Agents Used Egg Whites (Albumen)