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Oldenburg Rondekop Series Rhodium 2017

The wine displays a medium ruby red colour in the glass. On the nose, tomato leaf, thyme red pepper and cloves lead the way. A
dazzling display of dark cherries, redcurrants and baking spices create delectable savoury aromas on the palate. Supported by fine, grainy
tannins and a scrumptious acidity, this wine lingers on the finish like the final note of an epic opera.

variety : Merlot [ 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc ]
winemaker : Nic Van Aarde
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.3 % vol  rs : 1.7 g/l  pH : 3.52  ta : 5.7 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

ageing : A brilliant wine that can undeniably develop for another 10-12 years.

The Rondekop Series wines represent a small selection of the best barrels - either single cultivar or a blend - from our iconic Rondekop hill. We believe there are 8 Natural Elements which uniquely impact our vineyards, creating quintessential wine producing conditions. At the center of it all is our perfectly round hill, Rondekop: the 8th natural element. Rhodium is a precious metal, used in the making of luxury jewellery. 80% of all Rhodium is mined in South Africa. Oldenburg’s proprietor - Adrian Vanderspuy - has long been interested and involved in precious metals. To his mind, there is no better analogy for the incredible potential of South African wines - and specifically the wines of Rondekop.
A true mastery of the Right-Bank-Bordeaux style, the Rhodium 2017 showcases the supreme characteristics of its two components: Merlot and
Cabernet Franc.
in the vineyard : A challenging season led to a smaller - but exceptional - harvest at Oldenburg Vineyards, even with the vintage being the second consecutive very dry season. Conditions led to healthy, high-quality grapes which produced wines of exceptional quality. Due to the dry conditions, smaller grape berries were produced, with more concentrated colour and flavour.
about the harvest: The grapes were hand picked in the morning and stored in a cool room overnight.
Harvest Date: February 2017 at 24 - 24.5° Balling
in the cellar : The bunches were destemmed, crushed and sorted by hand on a sorting table. Grapes were then cold soaked for 3 days. Pump-overs were done 1-3 times per day. Malolactic fermentation was completed in the barrel and wines were bottled in November 2018.
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