{"product_id":"rustenberg-sauvignon-blanc-stellenbosch-south-africa","title":"Rustenberg Sauvignon Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003eCrisp, vibrant, and beautifully complex, the Rustenberg Sauvignon Blanc is a masterclass in high-altitude winemaking from one of South Africa’s most historic estates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003e Bypassing overly green styles, this white wine leans into a slightly richer, unwooded profile that masterfully balances mouth-watering tropical fruits with classic herbaceous tones. It is an exceptional crowd-pleaser and an absolute fridge-staple for anyone who loves an energetic, refreshing glass of white wine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003e🥂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003e Tasting Notes \u0026amp; Food Pairings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003eThe Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003e Brimming with intense aromas of green pepper, asparagus, and gooseberry, the palate expands into lush layers of ripe pineapple, melon, and passion fruit, all pinned together by a bracing, zesty acidity and a wonderfully long, textured finish derived from extended lees contact.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003eClassic Pairings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003e Pairs beautifully with fresh oysters, grilled sea bass with lemon butter, goat's cheese tarts, or a vibrant summer pasta salad.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003e🇮🇪\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003e Everyday Irish Pairings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003e Match it with a classic Irish chipper \u003cb\u003eFish \u0026amp; Chips\u003c\/b\u003e; the wine’s striking, vibrant acidity instantly cuts through the rich, oily batter and refreshes your palate between bites. It is also an absolute dream with a comforting, home-cooked \u003cb\u003eFish Pie\u003c\/b\u003e; the subtle roundness of the wine's texture effortlessly complements the rich cream sauce, while the crisp citrus highlights lift the heavy, comforting layer of mashed potato.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003e Why We Love This Producer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003eEstablished in 1682 against the striking backdrop of the Simonsberg Mountain, Rustenberg is one of Stellenbosch’s oldest and most revered wine estates. Steeped in centuries of family-run heritage, the Barlow family seamlessly blends deep historical respect with modern viticulture to create world-class wines that capture their unique geography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003e\"Our unique high-altitude vineyards allow us to capture a rare freshness and intensity, ensuring that every vintage tells the ancient story of our mountain home.\" — The Rustenberg Wine Team\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003e🌱\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003e Sustainability \u0026amp; Farming Practices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003eRustenberg is deeply dedicated to environmental stewardship, managing their estate as part of a balanced, living ecosystem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003eCertifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003e Formally recognized as a key member of the Greater Simonsberg Mountain Conservancy. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003eVineyard Practices:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003e The estate implements strict bee-safe farming practices and plants bee-friendly cover crops to naturally boost biodiversity. They also actively protect extensive tracts of native fynbos wilderness on the property and utilize free-roaming cattle to sustain natural soil cycles. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003eHealthier, living soils allow the vines to develop deeper roots and absorb pure regional character, yielding more vibrant fruit while preserving the precious local water catchments and native wildlife for future generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003e📦\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003e Delivery \u0026amp; Gifting Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003eGift a Bottle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003e With its elegant, universally loved profile and heritage-rich presentation, this Sauvignon Blanc makes a perfect addition to custom Irish food and wine hampers, thoughtful corporate gifts, or special celebrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003eNationwide Shipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;\"\u003e Enjoy fast, secure delivery across Ireland, dispatched directly from our boutique wine store in Portlaoise.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rustenberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53243365917019,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/6274\/8751\/files\/rustenberg-sauvignon-blanc-stellenbosch-south-africa-8318539.jpg?v=1780553053","url":"https:\/\/grapeandbean.ie\/products\/rustenberg-sauvignon-blanc-stellenbosch-south-africa","provider":"Grape \u0026 Bean","version":"1.0","type":"link"}