Rust en Vrede Estate Wine 2001

5 Stars - John Platter 2005
International Wine & Spirit Competition 2004 - Silver
Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show 2004 - Silver

Silver - International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2005
International Wine Challenge 2005 - Bronze
Colour: Black currant.
Aroma: Rich ripe aromas of blackberry, black currant, cassis and mint.
Palate: Packed with dark berries, ripe fruit, subtle oak, backed by silky tannins with a long finish.


variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Shiraz, 12% Merlot ]
winemaker : Louis Strydom
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 2.3 g/l  pH : 3.75  ta : 6.3 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  

AWARDS
5 Stars - John Platter 2005
International Wine & Spirit Competition 2004 - Silver
Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show 2004 - Silver
Silver - International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2005
International Wine Challenge 2005 - Bronze

ageing : Great ageing potential.

in the vineyard : 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’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.

Climate
Mediterranean –rainfall ± 650mm per annum. Protected terroir high up on the Helderberg Mountain is a vital one 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.

Soil
The soil is a mixture of weathered granite and a small percentage of clay, Clovelly and Hutton structure. Deep and red in colour, the soil has good water retention.

in the cellar : Vinification/Maturing >/b>
Following berry-selection, the Cabernet Sauvignon (6 clones), Shiraz (6 clones) and Merlot (2 clones) clones are separately (micro-) vinified. Left to mature in 300 L French and American oak barrels for18 months, the wines are blended and bottled. After a further 12 months of bottle-maturation the Rust en Vrede wines are released.

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