Rustenberg

Stellenbosch Petit Verdot Rosé

8.851 ratings
8.79 pro ratings
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Petit Verdot
Lamb, Baking Spices, Potato, Pasta, Exotic Spices, Chicken, Herbs, Turkey, White Rice, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Mushrooms, Beef, Onion, Soft Cheese, Duck, Pork, Beans & Peas, Tomato-Based
Top Notes For
Jake Hajer

Strawberries, cherries, white cranberry. Darker, fruity+. Medium+ bodied. Blood orange.

Strawberries, cherries, white cranberry. Darker, fruity+. Medium+ bodied. Blood orange.

Dec 2nd, 2020
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.9

The nose shows, rich, ripe, deep fruits of; strawberries, cherries, very ripe, juicy watermelon, orange rind, soft powdery minerals & chalkiness, hints of herbaceousiness, bay leaf withering red flower and roses.

The body is full, rich, thick and somewhat candied. Rich, ripe, deep fruits of; strawberries, cherries, very ripe, juicy watermelon, orange rind, soft powdery minerals & chalkiness, hints of herbaceousness, bay leaf withering red flower and roses. The acidity is like a waterfall and the finish is rich, juicy and delicious.

Photos of; Rustenberg’s hillside vineyard, barrel room, winemaking cellar, and the view from their property.

The nose shows, rich, ripe, deep fruits of; strawberries, cherries, very ripe, juicy watermelon, orange rind, soft powdery minerals & chalkiness, hints of herbaceousiness, bay leaf withering red flower and roses.

The body is full, rich, thick and somewhat candied. Rich, ripe, deep fruits of; strawberries, cherries, very ripe, juicy watermelon, orange rind, soft powdery minerals & chalkiness, hints of herbaceousness, bay leaf withering red flower and roses. The acidity is like a waterfall and the finish is rich, juicy and delicious.

Photos of; Rustenberg’s hillside vineyard, barrel room, winemaking cellar, and the view from their property.

May 10th, 2019
Pierpaolo Petrassi MW

Master of Wine; Head of Beer, Wine & Spirits Waitrose

8.4

Rich ripe fruit and a hint of residual sweetness. Not a complex rosé but easy-drinking and well-balanced with oodles of strawberry fruit.

Rich ripe fruit and a hint of residual sweetness. Not a complex rosé but easy-drinking and well-balanced with oodles of strawberry fruit.

Nov 5th, 2016
Adam Knoerzer

Not a particularly strong nose, but it's got a substantial body and a little bit of spice to it that complements the watermelon notes on the palate. Not my favorite rosé from the Western Cape (that would be Riebeek Cellars' pinotage rosé), but it's a good summer sip.

Not a particularly strong nose, but it's got a substantial body and a little bit of spice to it that complements the watermelon notes on the palate. Not my favorite rosé from the Western Cape (that would be Riebeek Cellars' pinotage rosé), but it's a good summer sip.

May 23rd, 2016
Sherry Hinerman

Interesting (good) taste; touch of spice. Good QPR.

Interesting (good) taste; touch of spice. Good QPR.

Mar 6th, 2016
Pierpaolo Petrassi MW

Master of Wine; Head of Beer, Wine & Spirits Waitrose

8.6

A big rosé style and with lots of fruit sweetness. Still balanced - a well made example of Cape Pink.

A big rosé style and with lots of fruit sweetness. Still balanced - a well made example of Cape Pink.

Jul 4th, 2015
Charlotte Malins

Lovely wine had while chatting on zoom. Light, fruity

Lovely wine had while chatting on zoom. Light, fruity

Jan 31st, 2021
vino tinto

Really flavorful, not too acidic. Refreshing.

Really flavorful, not too acidic. Refreshing.

Aug 18th, 2019
Emily P

Juicy rosé with rich, ripe fruit notes. Slight sweetness. Medium body for a rosé. Deep pink color.

Juicy rosé with rich, ripe fruit notes. Slight sweetness. Medium body for a rosé. Deep pink color.

Jun 13th, 2019
Phill Slater

Bags of flavour - recommend with a nice veal or salmon

Bags of flavour - recommend with a nice veal or salmon

Jun 4th, 2019