Oldenburg Vineyards Rondekop Rhodium 2021
95 Points - Tim Atkin MW. From the cooler slopes of Stellenbosch’s Rondekop hill, Oldenburg’s 2021 Rhodium shows the benefits of a temperate, maritime-influenced climate. This refined Bordeaux-style blend combines sleek dark fruit with lifted freshness, polished tannins, and a subtle mineral edge. Stylish, ageworthy, and a modern South African classic.
Taste
The 2021 Rondekop Rhodium is shaped by its cooler-climate vineyard, giving precision and poise alongside ripe Merlot and Cabernet Franc fruit. Aromas of black cherry, plum, and cassis are lifted by graphite, dried herbs, and a hint of violet. The palate is structured yet elegant, with fine tannins and vibrant acidity framing the concentrated, layered fruit. The finish is long and mineral-driven, balancing richness with freshness — approachable now but built to develop gracefully over the next decade.
Vivino Rating: 4.4 (September 2025)
Wine Press Ratings
95 Points - Tim Atkin MW (2021 Vintage)
"Since 2019, Rhodium has been Cabernet Franc-led, with support from 35% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s part of a welcome evolution at Oldenburg towards a fresher, more elegant style. Tangy, grassy and intense, the 2021 release has notes of pomegranate, graphite and pink grapefruit and graceful, understated oak. 2025-35"
Blend: 55% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot & 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
About the Producer
Set on the cooler, windswept slopes of Stellenbosch’s Rondekop hill, Oldenburg Vineyards crafts wines that combine South African richness with European precision. Led by Merlot and Cabernet Franc, their Bordeaux-style blends are elegant, structured, and ageworthy, while their single-varietal offerings show vibrancy, poise, and a real sense of place. Each vintage reflects careful vineyard management, minimal intervention, and a commitment to creating wines that are both stylish now and built to develop gracefully over time.
95 Points - Tim Atkin MW. From the cooler slopes of Stellenbosch’s Rondekop hill, Oldenburg’s 2021 Rhodium shows the benefits of a temperate, maritime-influenced climate. This refined Bordeaux-style blend combines sleek dark fruit with lifted freshness, polished tannins, and a subtle mineral edge. Stylish, ageworthy, and a modern South African classic.
Taste
The 2021 Rondekop Rhodium is shaped by its cooler-climate vineyard, giving precision and poise alongside ripe Merlot and Cabernet Franc fruit. Aromas of black cherry, plum, and cassis are lifted by graphite, dried herbs, and a hint of violet. The palate is structured yet elegant, with fine tannins and vibrant acidity framing the concentrated, layered fruit. The finish is long and mineral-driven, balancing richness with freshness — approachable now but built to develop gracefully over the next decade.
Vivino Rating: 4.4 (September 2025)
Wine Press Ratings
95 Points - Tim Atkin MW (2021 Vintage)
"Since 2019, Rhodium has been Cabernet Franc-led, with support from 35% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s part of a welcome evolution at Oldenburg towards a fresher, more elegant style. Tangy, grassy and intense, the 2021 release has notes of pomegranate, graphite and pink grapefruit and graceful, understated oak. 2025-35"
Blend: 55% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot & 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
About the Producer
Set on the cooler, windswept slopes of Stellenbosch’s Rondekop hill, Oldenburg Vineyards crafts wines that combine South African richness with European precision. Led by Merlot and Cabernet Franc, their Bordeaux-style blends are elegant, structured, and ageworthy, while their single-varietal offerings show vibrancy, poise, and a real sense of place. Each vintage reflects careful vineyard management, minimal intervention, and a commitment to creating wines that are both stylish now and built to develop gracefully over time.
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95 Points - Tim Atkin MW. From the cooler slopes of Stellenbosch’s Rondekop hill, Oldenburg’s 2021 Rhodium shows the benefits of a temperate, maritime-influenced climate. This refined Bordeaux-style blend combines sleek dark fruit with lifted freshness, polished tannins, and a subtle mineral edge. Stylish, ageworthy, and a modern South African classic.
Taste
The 2021 Rondekop Rhodium is shaped by its cooler-climate vineyard, giving precision and poise alongside ripe Merlot and Cabernet Franc fruit. Aromas of black cherry, plum, and cassis are lifted by graphite, dried herbs, and a hint of violet. The palate is structured yet elegant, with fine tannins and vibrant acidity framing the concentrated, layered fruit. The finish is long and mineral-driven, balancing richness with freshness — approachable now but built to develop gracefully over the next decade.
Vivino Rating: 4.4 (September 2025)
Wine Press Ratings
95 Points - Tim Atkin MW (2021 Vintage)
"Since 2019, Rhodium has been Cabernet Franc-led, with support from 35% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s part of a welcome evolution at Oldenburg towards a fresher, more elegant style. Tangy, grassy and intense, the 2021 release has notes of pomegranate, graphite and pink grapefruit and graceful, understated oak. 2025-35"
Blend: 55% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot & 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
About the Producer
Set on the cooler, windswept slopes of Stellenbosch’s Rondekop hill, Oldenburg Vineyards crafts wines that combine South African richness with European precision. Led by Merlot and Cabernet Franc, their Bordeaux-style blends are elegant, structured, and ageworthy, while their single-varietal offerings show vibrancy, poise, and a real sense of place. Each vintage reflects careful vineyard management, minimal intervention, and a commitment to creating wines that are both stylish now and built to develop gracefully over time.
