Rustenberg Peter Barlow 1997

Name: Rustenberg Peter Barlow 1997
SKU: 827

Violets, mint, coffee and blackberry dominate this wine's aroma. Similar characters are evident on the palate, but combined with layers of fine grained tannin.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]

winery : Rustenberg Wines

winemaker : Rod Easthope

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 12.7 % vol rs : 2.0 g/l pH : 3.65 ta : 6.1 g/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

4½ Stars - John Platter Wine Guide 2000
90 Points - The Wine Advocate (Robert Parker)

ageing : Will offer good drinking over the next 10 to 15 years.

in the cellar : Destemmed. Fermented at 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.

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