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Rustenberg Peter Barlow Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

This wine is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from our very finest vineyard. It is characterized by an upfront perfume, intermingled with concentrated cassis, black cherries and some herbaceousness.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winery : Rustenberg Wines
winemaker : Randolph Christians
wine of origin : Simonsberg, Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.01 % vol  rs : 2.23 g/l  pH : 3.28  ta : 5.34 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  taste : Herbaceous   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
91 Points in USA's Wine Enthusiast (March 2012)
4½ Stars in 2010 John Platter Wine Guide
91 Points - Wine Spectator Insider Edition - June 29, 2011
93+ Points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar - March/April 2011 Online Edition

ageing : This multi-layered wine can be enjoyed immediately, but will benefit from further cellaring.
Maturation Potential: 10 - 15 years from vintage
in the vineyard : Cultivar: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Situation: South West slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain
Altitude: 400m
Distance from sea: ± 25km
Soil type: Decomposed Granite (Hutton/Tukulu)
Rootstock: Richter 110
Age of vines: Planted 1990
Trellising: Vertically shoot positioned
Pruning: 2-bud spur-pruning
Irrigation: Drip irrigation
about the harvest: The grapes were harvested on 15 March 2006.
Grape analysis
Acidity: 4.99g/l
pH: 3.6
Sugar: 23.4º Balling
Yield: 5 - 6 t/ha
in the cellar : Traditional vinification was employed with ± 9 open pump-overs and the wine was racked and returned twice. This was followed by 2 weeks extended maceration.

Natural, primary fermentation was followed by Malolactic fermentation in barrel. Due to minimal filtration, this wine may throw a slight deposit in the bottle.

The name of this wine pays tribute to the man who recognized the potential of Rustenberg, and bought the farm in 1940. His family now continue his legacy.

Oak Used: 100% New 225 litre French oak barrels. Matured for ± 20 months.
Bottled: June 2008
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