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Rust en Vrede ESTATE WINE Stellenbosch RSA |
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Where it's from:
South Africa, Stellenbosch
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£139.03
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6 x 75 cl |
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Powerful Reds |
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Only specialising in the production of red wine, Rust en Vrede has established itself as one of South Africa's premium red wine estates. Full-bodied and complex, Rust en Vrede's wines reflect the uniqueness of the Stellenbosch terroir and is proud to be part of a remarkable three hundred year old wine tradition. Rust en Vrede is vineyards are located in ideal terroir high up on the Helderberg Mountain which is vital to imparting deep warm flavours to the wines. North facing and slightly warmer than most vineyards, its close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean keeps the temperatures low and extends the ripening period of the grapes. Following berry-selection, the Cabernet Sauvignon , Shiraz and Merlot clones are separately vinified. Left to mature in French and American oak barrels for 18 months, the wines are blended and bottled. After a further 18 months of bottle-maturation the Rust en Vrede wines are released. This is an inky black coloured blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Shiraz and 9% Merlot. The Floral bouquet is also showing cassis, plums, prunes and black berries while there is a Chocolate mocha flavour undertone. Huge structure and generous ripe fruit flavours complement the good acidity / fruit / wood balance while the mouth coating silky tannins culminate in a long lingering aftertaste. (6 x 75 cl)
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South Africa, Stellenbosch |
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Rust en Vrede |
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Rust en Vrede Shiraz Stellenbosch RSA
Description: 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's wines reflect the uniqueness of the Stellenbosch terroir. Rust en Vrede is proud to be part of a remarkable three hundred year old wine tradition and continues to pursue the excellence synonymous with wines produced by Stellenbosch's private estates. Protected terroir high up on the Helderberg Mountain is vital to imparting deep warm flavours to the wines. North facing and slightly warmer, the vineyard's close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean is what keep the temperatures low and extend the ripening period of the grapes. Harvested at 24ºc, the Shiraz ferments in open tank fermentors and pumped over five times per day. Each Shiraz clone sees a unique treatment of yeast and wood. Matured fifty percent in new American oak and the rest in second fill oak for 18 months, the wine receives bottle-maturation for a further twenty months before release. A Deep mulberry red coloured wine with aromas of dark plum, cherry, leather and smoked bacon are infused with subtle oak. The incredible fusion of pepper, spice, cherry on the palate with floral and Eucalyptus notes has produced a wine with a long, clean elegant finish. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £94.15
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Engelbrecht Els Vineyards GUARDIAN PEAK Shiraz Stellenbosch RSA
Description: The second label of the Rust en Vrede Estate with part of the fruit coming from this source plus their other vineyards further north in the Oliphants River region., This Wine : ''Well balanced, with a mix of dark chocolate, cherries, plums and stewed fruit. This wine has a firm tannin structure and good length. Excellent follow-through of Cherry flavours on palate with strong hints of smoked ham and pepper. The wine has a long finish complimenting any cuisine.'' Soil : A diverse composition of soil and typography add complexity and an array of different characteristics to the wine. Vinification / Maturing : This wine is blended with young wine to enhance the fresh fruit flavours very evident in this wine. Aged for 6 months in 225L American oak barrels. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £104.06
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