Rustenberg Five Soldiers 1999

A complex array of characters that only shows with time in the glass. Tremendous concentration on the palate, with flavours of almond, peach and spice. Balanced with great persistence on the palate.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]

winery : Rustenberg Wines

winemaker : Rod Easthope

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 13.75 % vol rs : 8.2 g/l pH : 3.41 ta : 5.6 g/l

type : White style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

4 Stars - John Platter Wine Guide 2001
Best New World White Wine - Steven Spurrier in UK Decanter Magazine

ageing : Will offer great drinking with increasing complexity over the next 5 to 7 years.

in the vineyard : Situation: North West Slopes of the Helderberg Mountain
Altitude: 350m
Distance from Sea: 7km
Soil type: Hutton (Decomposed Granite)
Rootstock: Unknown
Age of Vines: 15 years
Trellising: Vertically Shoot Positioned
Pruning: 2 node spur pruning

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested on 12 February 1999.
Yield: 4 tons/hectare.

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