Rust en Vrede Estate Wine 2015

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