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Rustenberg Wines

Straw Wine 2019

South Africa, Stellenbosch
Chenin Blanc, Viognier
Stellenbosch Malbec 2020
Escarpment, Pinot Noir 2017
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Description

This wine has been made using a centuries-old process of drying grapes on straw in order to produce dessert style wines. Grapes are harvested at the same ripeness required to make table wine and are then laid out on straw for a number of weeks. This allows the grapes to slowly dehydrate, concentrating their natural sugar, acid and flavour. The straw also acts as a wick for any excess moisture, ensuring the grapes do not rot. After gently pressing the dehydrated grapes the concentrated juice is slowly fermented and aged in old oak barrels to create a balanced luscious dessert wine. Luscious raisin, honey and green mango fruit on the nose and palate with a wonderfully refreshing sugar and acid balance make this a wine to be enjoyed on its own and with both sweet and savoury desserts.

Awards

Silver International Wine Challenge (IWC)

Alcohol

9.5%

Analytical data

sweet/dessert

226.4 g/l residual sugar
7.3 g/l acidity
3.54 pH

Vinification

This wine has been made using a centuries-old process of drying grapes on straw in order to produce dessert style wines. Grapes are harvested at the same ripeness required to make table wine and are then laid out on straw for a number of weeks. This allows the grapes to slowly dehydrate, concentrating their natural sugar, acid and flavour. The straw also acts as a wick for any excess moisture, ensuring the grapes do not rot. After gently pressing the dehydrated grapes the concentrated juice is slowly fermented and aged in old oak barrels to create a balanced luscious dessert wine.

Aromas

Aroma intensity: moderate
Fruit: moderate
Floral: moderate
Spice: minimal
Wood: moderate

Taste

Body: full
Tannins: trace

Bottling

Size: 0.375l
GTIN: 6002251000147

Packaging

Bottles per case: 6
GTIN: 26002251000158

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