In its youth, the wine exhibits very attractive purple hues with dark fruit flavours, such as plum, blackberry and violets, along with pepper and tobacco. As the wine ages, it will reveal a more savoury fruit profile.

Malbec has found a welcoming home in Stellenbosch, flourishing along with the other Bordeaux red varietals that the region is renowned for. The variety is best known in Stellenbosch for producing very expressive wines that are more approachable in their youth than Cabernet and Merlot, medium-bodied with fine tannins and a generous mid-palate.

The wine was aged for 15 months in 10% new, 90% 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill French oak barriques (225L.)

A great wine to enjoy on its own or with a wide variety of roasted meats, Italian fare, or mushroom based dishes. As with all Rustenberg's red wines, decanting before serving is recommended.

Ageing Potential - 8-10 years from vintage under ideal cellaring conditions.

"This fragrant, youthful red shows violets, plums and manuka honey on the nose. It’s soft and plummy on the palate, full-bodied, with a rounded and plump texture. Sustainable. Drink now. Screw cap."
90 points.
Claire Nesbitt, jamessuckling.com (August 2025)