Rustenberg Sauvignon Blanc - Majestic Wine

Rustenberg Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Western Cape

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3-andhalf out of 5
(3)
  • This product was awarded a Bronze from Decanter

Grape

Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon

Origin
This Sauvignon Blanc has echoes of white Bordeaux, with its 5% Semillon adding a streak of complexity and additional body to the blend. Free-run and gently pressed juice is used to minimise the presence of bitter tannins, and 2-3 months lees ageing adds to the texture.
Taste
Aromas of green peppers, asparagus and gooseberry fill the nose, while the palate displays a riper character, with underlying pineapple and passionfruit notes providing a layered feel.
Enjoy
Equally adept as a partner for shellfish or lobster as it is for roasted sea bass.

Body

White Wine with of a Body of 1
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Staff Reviews

  • A white-Bordeaux beater

    "I should probably stake my hat out and admit that I'm a big fan of Rustenberg's wines, across the board they continue to bottle excellent quality wines, and this is no exception. While I'm a big fan of the expressive character of New Zealand Sauvignon, I do sometimes prefer an elegant symphony to a bombastic chorus. Classically, White Bordeaux has fit that bill, and this South African equivalent from Rustenberg is an absolute blinder: Sauvignon, dashed with a touch of honeyed Semillon. Passionfruit reaches out gently from the glass and mingles with herbacious green aromas and a lovely gooseberry and honey trickle following suit. It's almost voluptuous, but still fresh and vibrant, and very much the kind of wine I like to bring with me to a dinner party when I want to make a good impression."

Press Reviews

  • Serious South African white (2010 Vintage)

    "Most Sauvignon Blanc slips down with barely a second thought, like an alcohol-spiked gooseberry-and-elderflower cordial, but this serious South African white from the consistently good Rustenberg has a bit more to it. It has weight and depth as well as those characteristically green flavours, plus a squeeze of juicy passion fruit. (David Williams, Observer, 25th September 2011)"

    www.thewinegang.com

    "Rustenberg Sauvignon Blanc 2010, "A vision of seaside loveliness thanks to its fresh and salty nose that quickly turns smoky and rich, as though someone is grilling fish on the barbecue. Great acidity and textured with a mineral finish making it a wonderful and versatile food wine. Score 91/100""

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