Rich and elegantly structured, the Rustenberg Five Soldiers Chardonnay 2022 showcases vibrant citrus, ripe melon, and juicy peach, complemented by a refined minerality. Thoughtfully integrated oak adds depth and complexity, enhancing its creamy texture and long, lingering finish.
A bright acidity provides balance and aging potential of 10+ years, allowing the wine to develop further nuance over time. Ideal for pairing with roasted poultry, creamy seafood dishes, or aged cheeses, this Stellenbosch Chardonnay is a true benchmark of quality and finesse.
A bright acidity provides balance and aging potential of 10+ years, allowing the wine to develop further nuance over time. Ideal for pairing with roasted poultry, creamy seafood dishes, or aged cheeses, this Stellenbosch Chardonnay is a true benchmark of quality and finesse.
The winter of 2021 was very cold and wet following a warm autumn. Bud burst was late and the cold, wet weather continued into Spring, requiring careful disease and canopy management. The cool, wet weather extended until the middle of December. These cold conditions meant that the white varietals had very healthy acid levels going into the harvest, while the abundance of water increased yields. From the middle of December onwards the weather warmed considerably with three heatwaves experienced in January and one in February.
This warm weather helped to ripen the fruit fully and we picked slightly later than average. 2022, like 2021, is an excellent white wine vintage. It has the freshness of the cool growing season combined with the fruit expression of a warm end to the vintage and moderate alcohols thanks to the higher yields. The vintage ended in late April and was the longest vintage at Rustenberg
Winemaker: Murray Barlow
This warm weather helped to ripen the fruit fully and we picked slightly later than average. 2022, like 2021, is an excellent white wine vintage. It has the freshness of the cool growing season combined with the fruit expression of a warm end to the vintage and moderate alcohols thanks to the higher yields. The vintage ended in late April and was the longest vintage at Rustenberg
Winemaker: Murray Barlow
Founded in 1682 and nestled in the valley of the Simonsberg in South Africa’s premium wine region, Stellenbosch. Rustenberg’s rich heritage and ethos has been informed by many centuries of human influence striving to understand and work with nature to produce wines of distinct character true to their terrior, variety and informed style.
