Rustenberg RM Nicholson 2021
A well-structured wine with moderate alcohol and good acidity with plenty of potential to age.
Rich & Savoury
£14.95
| Producer | Rustenberg |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Stellenbosch |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Body / Style | Rich & Savoury |
| Grape Blend | 58% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Shiraz |
| Bottle Size (ml) | 750 |
| % Abv | 14 |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Extra Info | Well structured blend |
| Food Pairing Guide | Braai (bbq), roasted meats, stews & caseroles |
| Terroir | Hutton and Tukulu soil types |
Rustenberg RM Nicholson has blackcurrant aromas which are complemented by scents of dried herbs and notes of black pepper and spice, followed by serious structure from the Bordeaux varieties and finishing off with softness from the Shiraz.
This wine is named after a former charismatic owner-winemaker, Reginald (“Reg”) Merriman Nicholson, who lived and worked on the farm for 30 years and was the creator of Rustenberg’s famous “Dry Red” blend. Just as the Dry Red was an unconventional blend, the RM Nicholson is a new world style blend of classic varieties that would typically not be combined. The result is a blend of Bordeaux and Rhone varietals aiming to express the typicity of each vintage, unrestrained by convention to create great wine.
Hand picked. Crushed and De-stemmed Fruit, Pumped Over During Ferment in stainless steel tanks. Oak aged for 10 months in 20% new and 80% 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th fill French and American oak barrels
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