Recognised globally as one of South Africas top five wine estates, Rustenberg is also one of the oldest in the Cape. In 1941 the Rustenberg Farm, which sits 6km north of Stellenbosch, was bought by Peter Barlow. Vineyards producing the grapes for Rustenberg wines climb the rich red slopes of the Simonsberg and Helderberg; a range of slopes and aspects allows site-specific plantings that enhance varietal characteristics. With a long and very proud history of producing exceptional wines, Rustenbergs winemaking style is simple: produce quality wines true to the style of the estate and the brand. Petit Verdot was first planted on Rustenberg in the early 2000s and is now a staple in the John X Merriman Bordeaux style blend it makes a great rosé too! This one exhibits aromas and flavours of red fruits: strawberries, cranberries and red cherries rounded by a fresh clean palate and food friendly palate weight.