Rustenburg Stellenbosch Merlot

Merlot has been a mainstay red grape variety on Rustenberg since the late 1970’s where its lead role has been to complement Cabernet Sauvignon in blends. Rustenberg’s Merlots tend to be bigger and bolder in body and are structured to have excellent aging potential, pairing well with red meat based dishes and rewarding decanting before being served

R148,00

Alcohol
14.05%

Region
Stellenbosch, South Africa

Variety
100% Merlot

More Information - Rustenburg Stellenbosch Merlot

Rich aromas of blackberries, cassis, eucalyptus and dark chocolate follow through to a smooth palate that is both balanced and wellrounded with fine grained tannins.

Back Story & Wine Information

Originally granted in 1682 to a German settler, Rustenberg farm was bought by Peter and Pamela Barlow in 1941. They produce roughly 120 000 bottles annually from mainly red Bordeaux grape varieties cultivated in the rich Stellenbosch soils at the foot of the majestic Simonsberg Mountain. The force behind the 21st century renewal is Simon Barlow, son of Peter and Pamela. Simon considers himself to be a custodian of the farm, and is driven by his vision of “absolute passion and total dedication to quality in both the vineyard and cellar”. Today production is closer to 900 000 bottles.

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