Rustenberg Peter Barlow 1999

Violets, mint, coffee and blackberry dominate the aroma, carrying to the palate, where they combine with smooth layers of fine-grained tannin.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Rustenberg Wines

winemaker : Adi Badenhorst

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 14.6 % vol rs : 1.6 g/l pH : 3.7 ta : 6.2 g/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle

AWARDS

Silver medal - International Wine Challenge 2003
5 Stars - Decanter Wine Magazine (July 2003)
5 Stars - John Platter Wine Guide 2003
5 Stars - Decanter Magazine (November 2002)
Silver (excellent, distinctive, recommended for special occasions)at SA Trophy Wine Show 2002
91 Points - America's Robert Parker in The Wine Advocate
4½ Stars - John Platter Wine Guide 2002
4½ Stars - Wine Magazine (December 2001)
In Anthony Rose's (UK) Top 20 Cabernets of the World. "Harpers Nov 2001"
Best New World Red - Chosen by Steven Spurrier - Decanter (Feb 2002)
99+ Points (Extraordinary) - Review from March/April issue of Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
4 Stars - "Grape" (April-June 2002)
4 Stars - "Wine" magazine (April 2002)
92 Points - Wine Spectator (May 2002)
Top pick of the New Releases - Wine Spectator (May 2002)
Gold Medal (Mcdailles d'Or) - Concours du Mondial 2002
4 Stars - GRAPE (April-June 2002)
5 Stars - Decanter Magazine (November 2002)
5 Stars - John Platter Wine Guide 2003

ageing : 10-15 years

in the vineyard : Situation: South West slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain
Altitude: 350-400m
Distance from sea: approx. 25km
Soil Type: Hutton (Decomposed granite)
Rootstock: Richter 110
Ages of vines: 14 Years
Trellising: Vertically shoot positioned
Pruning: 2 Node spur pruning

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested from 14 March - 16 April 1999.
Yield: 6 tons/hectare

in the cellar : The grapes were destemmed and fermented at max. 25°C. Pumped over oxidatively 4 times per day. 3 Weeks extended maceration. Matured in 100% new French Oak with periodic rackings for 20 months. Malolactic fermentation in oak. The wine was bottled in November 2000.

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