The wines from Rustenberg:
A white sweet/dessert wine made from Chenin Blanc
Our Straw Wine is deliciously sweet, yet still bright, fresh and complex, with honeyed characters and hints of lemon.
Alc: 12.02 RS: 133 pH: 3.69 TA: 7.1 SO2: FSO2:
For all vintages of Rustenberg Straw Wine we have 16 offers and 1 rating on record with an average of 88/100 points. A red wine made from a Merlot Blend
For all vintages of Rustenberg we have 4 offers on record.A red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon
For all vintages of Rustenberg Cabernet Sauvignon we have 6 offers and 1 rating on record with an average of 86/100 points. A red wine made from a Red Bordeaux Blend
Plum and Cigar box aromatics prelude a multi-layered palate with an elegant tannin structure. A Bordeaux blend that typifies Rustenberg terroir with good ageing potential, if cellared correctly.
Alc: 14.65 RS: 2.9 pH: 3.59 TA: 5.9 SO2: 77 FSO2: 33
For all vintages of Rustenberg John X Merriman we have 75 offers and 11 ratings on record with an average of 89/100 points. A red wine made from a Shiraz Blend
A red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon
For all vintages of Rustenberg Cabernet Sauvignon Brampton we have 15 offers and 3 ratings on record with an average of 87/100 points. A red wine made from Cabernet-Merlot
For all vintages of Rustenberg Cabernet-Merlot Brampton we have 6 offers and 2 ratings on record with an average of 85/100 points. A white wine made from Chardonnay
For all vintages of Rustenberg Chardonnay Brampton Unoaked Chardonnay we have 21 offers and 6 ratings on record with an average of 85/100 points. A white wine made from Chardonnay
Redolent of flint, peach, lime and a hint of nuts. An elegant wine, fermented and matured in barrel for 15 months. Enjoy now or within 7 - 10 years of vintage.
Alc: 14.06 RS: 3.61 pH: 3.35 TA: 5.26 SO2: FSO2:
For all vintages of Rustenberg Five Soldiers we have 1 offers and 1 rating on record with an average of 90/100 points. A red wine made from Chardonnay
"Good, complex nose leading to a palate of generous fruit. Ripe apple and a touch of minerality on the creamy finish. Very complex and very enjoyable." International Wine Challenge Judges 2010.
Alc: 13.76 RS: 2.3 pH: 3.38 TA: 5.3 SO2: FSO2:
For all vintages of Rustenberg Five Soldiers Chardonnay we have 1 offers on record.A red wine made from Mourvedre
A red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Cabernet Sauvignon from our finest vineyard. Upfront perfume, intermingled with concentrated cassis, black cherries and some herbaceousness. This multi-layered wine is currently accessible, but will repay further cellaring.
Alc: 14.01 RS: 2.23 pH: 3.28 TA: 5.34 SO2: 74 FSO2: 28
For all vintages of Rustenberg Peter Barlow we have 30 offers and 9 ratings on record with an average of 90/100 points. A red wine made from a Red Bordeaux Blend
Black currant aromas are complemented by scents of dried herbs and notes of black pepper and spice, followed by a palate with serious structure from the Bordeaux varieties and finishing off with softness from the Shiraz.This wine is named for a former charismatic owner-winemaker, Reg Merriman Nicholson, who lived and worked on the farm for 30 years and was the creator of Rustenbergs famous "Dry Red" wine.
Alc: 14.31 RS: 2.65 pH: 3.62 TA: 5.6 SO2: FSO2:
For all vintages of Rustenberg RM Nicholson we have 10 offers and 1 rating on record with an average of 89/100 points. A white wine made from Roussanne
For all vintages of Rustenberg Roussanne we have 15 offers and 3 ratings on record with an average of 88/100 points. A white wine made from Sauvignon Blanc
The inherent Sauvignon Blanc characteristics of green pepper, asparagus and gooseberry with underlying tones of pineapple and passion-fruit are sustained on a fresh, crispy and well balanced palate with prodigious length.
Alc: 13.45 RS: 3.02 pH: 3.34 TA: 6.75 SO2: 107 FSO2: 28
For all vintages of Rustenberg Sauvignon Blanc we have 19 offers and 11 ratings on record with an average of 86/100 points. A red wine made from Shiraz
A red wine made from Shiraz
For all vintages of Rustenberg Shiraz Brampton we have 17 offers and 5 ratings on record with an average of 86/100 points. A red wine made from Shiraz
For all vintages of Rustenberg Shiraz Brampton 'Black Velvet' we have 150 offers on record.A white wine made from Chardonnay
A well balanced Chardonnay with hints of flint, beautiful mineral notes and excellent oak integration. Apricot & orange peel aromas are followed by flavours of almond and marzipan.
Alc: 13.45 RS: 3.6 pH: 3.4 TA: 5.9 SO2: FSO2:
For all vintages of Rustenberg Stellenbosch Chardonnay we have 61 offers and 15 ratings on record with an average of 87/100 points. A white wine made from Roussanne
Fragrant flinty minerals, peach & apricot fruit characters with complex flavours of green apple evident on the palate. Characters of sweeter pineapple flesh out the mid-palate and give weight to the finish.
Alc: 13.5 RS: 1.84 pH: 3.3 TA: 5.67 SO2: FSO2:
A red wine made from Syrah
Deep purple, inky hues characterise this wine. The aromas are initially savoury and meaty, developing into a very concentrated and complex perfume with prominent spicy notes of cloves, cinnamon and violets. The palate entry exhibits tremendous concentration of flavour and has gratifying length.
Alc: 14.29 RS: 3.3 pH: 3.63 TA: 5.3 SO2: FSO2:
For all vintages of Rustenberg Stellenbosch Syrah we have 14 offers and 4 ratings on record with an average of 91/100 points. A white wine made from Chardonnay
This is an elegant Chardonnay, with a scent of lemon, mandarin orange and hints of pine needles, complemented by a crisp finish on the palate.
Alc: 14.46 RS: 2.41 pH: 3.34 TA: 5.57 SO2: FSO2:
Winery: Rustenberg
