What score does Straw receive?

Straw by Rustenberg receives an aggregate community score of 74.6/100, compiled from 1 rating source using Bayesian averaging.

What does Straw taste like?

Full-bodied. Citrus, stone fruit, high acidity.

How much does Straw cost?

Pricing for Straw varies by retailer. Check the buy link above for current availability and pricing.

What food pairs well with Straw?

Straw pairs well with Shellfish, Lean Fish, Fruit Dessert.

White

Straw

Item: Straw
Rating: 74.6
Author: 50 Best Wines

Rustenberg · Stellenbosch, South Africa

Straw by Rustenberg is a good white from Stellenbosch, South Africa, made from Chenin Blanc, rated 4.1/5 by Community Rating. With an aggregate score of 74.6/100, it represents Stellenbosch's white winemaking tradition.

74.6

Aggregate Score

Based on community ratings across 5 vintages, normalized using Bayesian averaging.

How This Wine Compares

Better than 15% of winesAverage

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Critic Scores

Community Rating (2021)4.1/5

Vintages & Ratings

Vintage-specific ratings coming soon. Current aggregate: 74.6/100 based on 162 ratings across all vintages.

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Our Review

Food Pairings

ShellfishLean FishFruit Dessert

Serving Temperature

8-12°C

Aging Potential

2-5 years

Pros

+Well-rated by the community

Why This Score?

This wine's score of 74.6 is based on 1 community rating using Bayesian averaging, which prevents wines with very few ratings from ranking artificially high. Each score source is normalized to a common 100-point scale and weighted by the credibility and consistency of the publication. This gives you a single, reliable number that reflects the consensus of the global wine community.