The Rustenberg Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc is a new addition to Rustenberg’s portfolio – a small batch of wooded, wild ferment Sauvignon Blanc. The intrinsic Sauvignon Blanc characteristics of melon, white peach and gooseberry are to be found in this wine, with underlying tones of pineapple and passion fruit, sustained on a rich, rounded palate with well integrated oak.
Ageing potential: Enjoy upon release. Potentially could age for 5 to 10 years (As this is a new product we do not yet have a true understanding of its potential longevity)
The Rustenberg Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc is grown at some of the highest altitudes that vineyards are grown at in the Stellenbosch region; just over 550m above sea level, right against the Simonsberg Mountain. The cooling effect of altitude and the oceanic breeze blowing off False Bay and Table Bay, which are both within line of sight of the vineyards, combined with the vineyards being planted on South and West facing slopes make this ideal for the production of a full flavoured, more tropical styled Sauvignon Blanc. This wine is made with the influence of oak, fermented and aged in barrel using the wild yeast present on the grapes at the time of harvesting, and aged on lees for further palate weight and complexity to balance out the wines’ natural acidity.
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