Rust en Vrede Estate 2016
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.