Rustenberg

Stellenbosch Petit Verdot Rosé

8.814 ratings
8.82 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
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
Z. R.G.

Mango, Peach, Blueberry, Raisin, Hibiscus

Mango, Peach, Blueberry, Raisin, Hibiscus

Jun 3rd, 2019
Trevar Ondiek

Rose all day

Rose all day

May 13th, 2019
JoEll White

JoEll had this a year ago

JoEll had this a year ago

Mar 2nd, 2023
Lindsey Caplet

Lindsey had this 3 years ago

Lindsey had this 3 years ago

Mar 22nd, 2021
Mickey Cloud

Mickey had this 4 years ago

Mickey had this 4 years ago

Sep 13th, 2020
Kier Fortier

Kier had this 4 years ago

Kier had this 4 years ago

Jun 5th, 2020