Rustenberg RM Nicholson is a premium red wine from South Africa that is rich and complex, boasting a deep ruby color. This full-bodied wine has intense aromas of dark fruit, black cherry, blackcurrant, and spice, with hints of vanilla and oak. On the palate, it has a generous structure with firm tannins and flavors of red and black fruit. There is a subtle minerality present that further enhances the complexity of the wine. The RM Nicholson is made using a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, creating a wine that is both elegant and powerful. It pairs well with red meats, game, and strong cheeses.

Tasting Notes

Blackcurrant aromas are complemented by scents of dried herbs and notes of black pepper and spice, followed by a palate with serious structure from the Bordeaux varieties

About the Winery

The history of Rustenberg dates back to 1682. At that time, Roelof Pasman of Meurs recognised the potential of grapevine cultivation and wine production the place held. By 1781, he saw to it that about 3000 wine cases got created at the farm. The rate doubled as the century progressed towards its end. It compelled the winery to build a cellar. The produced wines have been bottled here for a continuous period ever since 1892.

The estate of Rustenberg got divided by Jacob Eksteen, the owner in the early years of the 1800s. He assigned a section of it to his son-in-law. The separated half got sold under the name of Schoongezicht, and both wineries reached their peak at around 1812. They housed flourishing vineyards and ecstatic homesteads. However, the recession and diseases plaguing the land during the mid-century brought dispossession and bankruptcy to Schoongezicht and Rustenberg.

John X Merriman and Sir Jacob Barry, his brother-in-law, rescued Schoongezicht and Rustenberg, respectively, in 1892. They put their efforts together to revitalise the lands. In 1941, Pamela and Peter Barlow purchased Rustenberg and later Schoongezicht. It led to the two sections of the property reuniting. Simon, their son, took over the estate’s management in 1987. In 2012, Murray, Simon’s son, joined in. Now, for more than 75 years, the Barlows have been in charge of Rustenberg.

The vineyards owned by Rustenberg sit atop Simonsberg’s red slopes. They enjoy the perfect climatic and environmental conditions required for the optimal growth and development of the grapevines. The workers here work exceedingly hard to rejuvenate the land and cultivate virus-free plants from France. Rustenberg ensures excellence and quality in both their grapes and the wines produced from them from the first drop to the last one with the help of a skilled and dedicated team.

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