Rustenberg John X Merriman 2002

Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show 2005 - Silver
Well rounded wine which will increase in complexity and character with bottle age as is customary of Rustenberg's red wines. Aromas of spice and red fruit balanced by fine, elegant tannins - a combination which is indicative of well managed vineyards and mature fruit. Should be decanted before serving.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc ]

winery : Rustenberg Wines

winemaker : Adi Badenhorst

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 15.0 % vol rs : 3.0 g/l pH : 3.56 ta : 6.3 g/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle

AWARDS

Best range accolade (Harpers 1 October 2004).
Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show 2005 - Silver

ageing : Up to 10 years.

in the vineyard : Cultivars: 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot , 2% Cabernet Franc
Situation: South West slopes of the Simonsberg
Altitude: 300 m
Distance from sea: ± 25 km
Soil type: Hutton (Decomposed Granite)
Rootstock: Richter 99 + 110
Age of vines: 10 - 16 Years
Trellising: Vertically shoot positioned
Pruning: 2 Node spur pruning
Irrigation: All drip irrigated

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested in March and April 2002.
Grape analysis:
Acidity: 5-6 g/l
pH: 3.3-3.6
Sugar: 25-27° Balling
Yield: 38 hl/ha

in the cellar : Traditional fermentation (temp-28° C) with regular oxidative pumpovers was employed to maximise colour extraction and assist in tannin polymerization, enabling the grapes to express the Rustenberg terroir. Malolactic fermentation and maturation in French barriques followed and the wine was bottled 20 months later.
Oak used: In 225 L French oak barrels for 20 months. 50% New oak.
Production: 10 151 cases x 6 x 750 ml

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