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2012 Rustenberg
Red Bordeaux Blend
- South Africa
- Coastal Region
- Stellenbosch
- Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
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Community Tasting Notes 1
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ScubaSommelier wrote: 86 points
March 21, 2016 - Had in decanter for around 35 min as it came up to around 62F. Good QPR on this Stellenbosch wine. I found this offering a little thin compared to other red blends from this area, mainly due to the shiraz% compared to Cabernet Sauvignon backbone in other blends. Overall an above average wine with hints of smoke and leather. Be careful pairing this with fatty meats as it likely won't stand up. Better with chicken, pork, etc. Had touches of leather and smoke.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2013, IWC Issue #168 (link)(Rustenberg Wines Dry Red Stellenbosch) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- Type Red
- Producer Rustenberg
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country South Africa
- Region Coastal Region
- SubRegion Stellenbosch
- Appellation Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
- UPC Code 669180000776
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 15 (38%)
- Consumed 25 (63%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
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- ProducerRustenberg
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountrySouth Africa
- SubRegionStellenbosch
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