Rustenberg Peter Barlow 2003

International Wine & Spirit Competition 2006 - Silver
This wine shows deep purple to inky coloured hues. Impressive ripeness of fruit & richness on the palate entry. Black currants, cherries, plums are made more complex by layers of liquorice, tobacco and cedar. The palate intensity is explosive and the layers of tannin create an impression of seamlessness and great length.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Rustenberg Wines

winemaker : Adi Badenhorst

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 15.5 % vol rs : 2.4 g/l pH : 3.59 ta : 6.1 g/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle

AWARDS

International Wine & Spirit Competition 2006 - Silver

ageing : Up to 15 years.

in the vineyard : Cultivar: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Situation: South West slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain
Altitude: 350 - 400 m
Distance from sea: ± 25 km
Soil type: Hutton (Decomposed Granite)
Rootstock: Richter 110
Age of vines: 17 Years
Trellising: Vertically shoot positioned
Pruning: 2 Node spur pruning
Irrigation: Drip irrigation

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested in April 2003.
Grape analysis:
Acidity: 7,6g/l
pH: 3,65
Sugar: 26° Balling
Yield: 35hl/ha

in the cellar : Primary fermentation occurred in stainless steel tanks and a traditional method of vinification was used. Open pump-overs and rack & returns were followed by 4 weeks of extended maceration, after fermentation. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrels. Regular oxidative racking was employed throughout the 20 months in barrel. Egg white fined, no filtration.
Oak used: 70% New French oak & the balance 2nd fill French oak
Bottling date: January 2005
Production: 2 480 x 6 x 750 ml

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