Rustenberg Peter Barlow 2004

Name: Rustenberg Peter Barlow 2004
Brand: Rustenberg
SKU: 14609

100% Cabernet Sauvignon from our finest vineyard in 2004 displays the most wonderful and complex nose. Upfront perfume, intermingled with concentrated cassis and black cherries and some herbaceousness. The palate is very concentrated and the wine will age for many years. The finest example of South African Cabernet Sauvignon and certainly world-class.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Rustenberg Wines

winemaker : Adi Badenhorst

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 14.74 % vol rs : 2.6 g/l pH : 3.29 ta : 6.8 g/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Online Edition - 93 Points
2007 John Platter Wine Guide - 4½ stars
2007 Decanter World Wine Awards - Silver Medal

In 1941 Peter and Pamela Barlow bought Rustenberg, later acquiring Schoongezicht and reuniting the properties. Their son Simon took over the running of the farm in 1987. The Barlows have been at Rustenberg for over 60 years: the longest period any one family has owned the farm.

ageing : It should start drinking by 2008 and last another decade from then, at least.

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: Planted 1990
Trellising: Vertically shoot positioned
Pruning: 2 Node spur pruning
Irrigation: Drip irrigation

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested in March 2004.
Grape analysis:
Acidity: 7,3g/l
pH: 3,45
Sugar: 25° B
Yield: 35hl/ha

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