Winery RustenbergFive Soldiers
White wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Chardonnay.
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, vegetarian or poultry.
Taste structure of the Five Soldiers from the Winery Rustenberg
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Five Soldiers of Winery Rustenberg in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Five Soldiers of Winery Rustenberg in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Five Soldiers
Pairings that work perfectly with Five Soldiers
Original food and wine pairings with Five Soldiers
The Five Soldiers of Winery Rustenberg matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese, mackerel fillets (quick bake) or quiche without eggs.
Details and technical informations about Winery Rustenberg's Five Soldiers.
Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay
Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Five Soldiers from Winery Rustenberg are 2008, 2018, 2017, 2015 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Rustenberg
The Winery Rustenberg is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 41 wines for sale in the of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Stellenbosch
Showcase of the South African vineyard: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as king red — structured and age-worthy with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and a menthol touch, firm tannins. Emblematic national Pinotage (created 1925) opulent and smoky (blackberry, coffee, leather). Fleshy Shiraz, supple Merlot as complement. Vibrant Chenin Blanc, ample Chardonnay and lively Sauvignon in whites.
The wine region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
The word of the wine: Reasoned (agriculture)
Conventional agriculture but concerned with limiting synthetic treatments as much as possible.
