BACKGROUND
Specialising in the production of red wine only, Rust en Vrede has established itself as one of South Africa ’s premium red wine estates. Full-bodied and complex, Rust en Vrede wines reflect the uniqueness of the Stellenbosch terroir. Rust en Vrede is a remarkable three hundred years old wine tradition synonymous with wines produced by Stellenbosch’s private estates.
TASTING NOTES
Colour : Inky black.
Bouquet : Floral (rose petals), cassis, plums, prunes and black berries. Chocolate & mocha undertone.
Palate : Huge structure. Ripe fruit flavours. Good acidity / fruit / wood balance. Rose petals, mocha and cloves. Mouth coating silky tannins. Long lingering aftertaste.
Decant for optimum enjoyment. 18 months in new French and American oak.
GRAPE VARIETY
58% Cabernet Sauvignon - 33% Shiraz - 9% Merlot
ACCOLADES
VINTAGE: 2001
John Platter Wine Guide 5 stars
VINTAGE: 2000
2003 SA Wine Trophy Show Gold and Trophy for best Shiraz blend
Wine Spectator (USA) 92/100
Wine Spectator (USA) Top100 Wine of the World (4th year)
John Platter Wine Guide 5 stars
Wine Magazine (SA) 4,5 stars
Veritas Awards Gold
VINTAGE: 1999
John Platter: 4,5 stars
Wine Spectator (USA): 91/100
Wine Spectator (USA) : Top100 Wine of the World (3rd year)
Veritas Awards: Gold medal
Wine magazine (South Africa) 4.5 stars- Oct 2002
Charles Metcalfe- Wine International (UK) 94 points
Lufthansa: First Class Selection
South African Young Wine Show: Best blend from Stellenbosch