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Rustenberg Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon South Africa - Rustenberg Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 (750ml)
Price: $27.99
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| Producer | Rustenberg Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon South Africa |
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| Vintage | 2023 |
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| Sku | 33611 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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Rustenberg Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux varietals perform very well under the climate conditions of the region and Rustenberg is known to be one of South Africa’s top producers of Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux blends and varietals.
The Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon shows typical Cabernet Sauvignon flavor and aroma profiles of dark berries and tobacco with a well-structured and lengthy palate.
The wine shows flavors and aromas profiles of red and dark berries with a well-structured and lengthy palate.
Nose: A sophisticated and savory bouquet. You’ll find the classic cassis and blackberry fruit, but it’s the non-fruit notes that make it special: bay leaves, dried lavender, and cedarwood, with a distinct "pencil shaving" or graphite minerality.
Palate: Full-bodied but notably fresh. Unlike some "jammy" New World Cabs, this has a vibrant acidity that lifts the dark fruit flavors. Expect layers of blackcurrant, plum, and dark chocolate, supported by medium, polished tannins.
Finish: Long and focused. It ends with a savory grip of tobacco leaf and a hint of cool-climate spice that reflects the sea breezes of the False Bay area.
Pairing
Herb-crusted Rack of Lamb. The wine’s natural bay leaf and herbal notes are a perfect "echo" for the rosemary and thyme in the lamb.
A Gourmet Wagyu Burger with caramelized onions and blue cheese. The wine’s acidity cuts through the richness of the beef beautifully.
Aged Cheddar or a creamy Gorgonzola. The saltiness of the cheese plays perfectly with the wine's graphite minerality.
Finish
Rustenberg has a wine-growing history dating back to 1682, when Roelof Pasman from Meurs, near the Rhine, recognised its wine-growing potential. By 1781 some 3000 cases of wine were produced on the farm. Production doubled by the end of the century and a new cellar was built. Wine has been bottled at this cellar for an unbroken period since 1892.
In the early 1800s Rustenberg was divided by owner Jacob Eksteen and a section was given to his son-in-law, who named it Schoongezicht and sold it soon after. Rustenberg and Schoongezicht were at their peak around 1812, with beautiful homesteads and flourishing vineyards. But by mid-century, recession coupled with disease in the vines, brought bankruptcy and dispossession.
Schoongezicht was rescued in 1892 by John X Merriman (who was to become Prime Minister of the Cape), and Rustenberg by his brother-in-law Sir Jacob Barry. Together they revitalised the farms. Fruit was sent to Covent Garden; new vines were grafted onto disease-resistant American rootstock; wines were exported to England and the Continent – and even found in Siberia.
In 1941 Peter and Pamela Barlow bought Rustenberg, later acquiring Schoongezicht and reuniting the properties. Their son Simon took over the running of the farm in 1987. Simon’s son, Murray, joined in the running of the farm with his father in 2012. The Barlows have been at Rustenberg for over 80 years: the longest period any one family has owned the farm.
