Description
CURRENTLY BEING SHIPPED – ANTICIPATED ARRIVAL MID SEPTEMBER – AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER ONLY
The Rust en Vrede Estate blend is the emblematic wine of Rust en Vrede and has been selected four times by Wine Spectator as one of the top 100 wines in the World. This wine is uniquely produced and blended in proportion to the vineyard’s plantings (22 hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon, 7 hectares of Syrah and 1 hectare of Merlot) making it the most honest reflection of their terroir and shows the Rust en Vrede signature style.
TASTING NOTE
Deep ruby with inviting aromas of mulberry, blackberry, and cassis, with subtle hints of dried herbs, mocha, and graphite adding quiet depth. On the palate, fresh, ripe fruit carries through, supported by balanced acidity and fine tannins. A touch of red cherry adds a lively note, while notes of tobacco and spice lend subtle layers, making for an elegant, focused, and beautifully harmonious wine with a lingering finish.
69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Syrah, 7% Merlot
The 2022 vintage had a typical winter in with good rainfall at an average of 150mm rain each month from May to August replenished water reserves, and cold units were very good. Budbreak was slightly later than usual, but higher than normal rainfall at critical times during flowering and fruit set was good for our vineyards. January was warm and dry, with a few heat waves – good conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon, mitigating sunburn with good canopy management. Temperate conditions during harvest meant that the Cabernet Sauvignon ripened evenly with deep colour. The vintage of 2022 was moderate with an average crop size of excellent quality. The Rust en Vrede wines from this vintage show good colour, intensity, and promise for aging.
Aging Potential: 10 to 15 years.
Serving temperature: 14 to 16° Celsius
Alcohol:14.32% ABV
