Rustenberg Peter Barlow 2001

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

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Rustenberg Wines

winemaker : Adi Badenhorst

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol rs : 2.5 g/l pH : 3.59 ta : 6.3 g/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle

AWARDS

95 Points from Charles Metcalfe in UK's Wine International (Feb. 2004)
92 Points from James Molesworth in Wine Spectator (15 May 2004)
4½ Stars - John Platter Wine Guide 2004

ageing : Up to 15 years.

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: 15 Years
Trellising: Vertically shoot positioned
Pruning: 2 Node spur pruning
Irrigation: Drip irrigation

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested on 11 April 2001. Picked with 3 passes through the vineyard.
Grape analysis:
Acidity: 5.9 g/l
pH: 3.4
Sugar: 26° Balling
Yield: 33hl/ha

in the cellar : Fermented (27-28° C) in stainless steel and open fermentors. 50% Natural fermentation. Natural Malolactic fermentation in barrels.
Oak used: 20 months in 100% new French oak.
Bottled: January 2003
Production: 1 590 cases x 6 x 750 ml

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