Winery RustenbergRM Nicholson
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Petit Verdot and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the RM Nicholson of Winery Rustenberg in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, earthy or blackberry.
Food and wine pairings with RM Nicholson
Pairings that work perfectly with RM Nicholson
Original food and wine pairings with RM Nicholson
The RM Nicholson of Winery Rustenberg matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of beef with mustard, lamb with masalé sauce and rice or quiche without eggs.
Details and technical informations about Winery Rustenberg's RM Nicholson.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of RM Nicholson from Winery Rustenberg are 2011, 2018, 2016, 2014 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: Approval
All the operations (tasting and analysis) that allow the appellation to be obtained for each of the wines of a property, for each vintage.
