The Rondekop Series of wines represent a small selection of the best barrels - either single cultivar or a blend - from the iconic Rondekop hill. They believe there are 8 natural elements which uniquely impact their vineyards, creating quintessential wine producing conditions. At the centre of it all is their perfectly round hill Rondekop: the 8th natural element. Oldenburg Vineyards Rhodium 2021 is produced from a blend of 55% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Grapes were harvested between 4 and 31 March 2021, handpicked in small lug boxes and stored in a cool room overnight. Grapes were destemmed and sorted meticulously by hand on a sorting table. The Cabernet Franc and Merlot were processed as whole berries, whilst the Cabernet Sauvignon was crushed. A cold soak was done for 4-5 days and punch-downs were done 1-3 times per day. The wine was racked twice during fermentation and matured for 18 months in 38% new 225-litre French oak barrels. Barrels were selected and blended 3 months prior to bottling. Residual sugar: 2.6g/l. Bottled in December 2022 at 14%. (Bottle size 750ml) 

Nose: It showcases a generous nose with fruity, herbal and floral characteristics; manifesting in notes of cranberries, sage and thyme in addition to lavender, fresh rose petals and a black cherry core.

Palate: The palate is stunningly vivacious in its softness and elegance that is typical of the Banghoek Valley.

Finish: A fine, powdery tannin with a tight acidity creates the framework for a wine that over-delivers in the subtlety of its aromatics.

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