Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Rust en Vrede
Since 1977 Rust en Vrede has specialised in the exclusive production of red wine from estate vines, with the focus on Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Expressive black fruit jumps out of the glass. Juicy black cherry and cassis combine with blueberries, liquorice and sandalwood. Full bodied and intense on the palate. Fine grained, grippy tannins balance well with a fresh, black-fruit acidity. Tobacco, nutmeg and savoury spice bring complex layers to mulberry and bramble fruit that round out the palate. A typically well-structured Cabernet with excellent length.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
14.1 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
2.2 g/L
pH
3.70
ACIDITY
5.5 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
Coenie Snyman
VARIETY
Cabernet Sauvignon
TIME IN OAK
18 months
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Cork
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Stellenbosch
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
Yes
Vintage conditions
The vintage of 2020 had good, cool growing conditions with a wet October that luckily did not affect flowering. Very little rain and wind in November was ideal for berry set. Cool and dry conditions during ripening allowed tannins to develop without the accumulation of sugar, resulting in smooth, ripe tannins. Optimal conditions meant that harvesting took place as expected but we had to rush to finish ahead of the Covid lockdown.
Vinification details
Made only from Estate-grown grapes that are picked and sorted by hand. Harvest parcels and clones are vinified separately. Harvested grapes are destemmed, crushed and pumped into open-top fermentation tanks where they undergo a 21-day maceration period involving a 7-day fermentation with pump-overs and manual punch-downs 2-4 times daily. Barrel maturation in 100% French oak barrels (20% new, 20% 2nd fill, 20% 3rd fill, 40% 4th fill), in 300l barrels for 18 months.
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Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Rust en Vrede
Since 1977 Rust en Vrede has specialised in the exclusive production of red wine from estate vines, with the focus on Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Deep crimson with well-defined red and black cherry prominent on the nose. Dark chocolate, cedar and pencil shavings bring complexity and typicity to this Helderberg Cabernet. The palate is structured with fresh acidity and bold tannins that will balance each other well over time. Cherry notes carry through on the palate, growing in intensity and complexity with layered cassis, blackberry, liquorice and a pinch of black pepper.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
13.7 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
2.1 g/L
pH
3.61
ACIDITY
5.7 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
Coenie Snyman
VARIETY
Cabernet Sauvignon
TIME IN OAK
18 months
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Cork
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Stellenbosch
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
Yes
Vintage conditions
Unusually warm late-winter and early-spring temperatures resulted in a smaller crop for the 2019 vintage. Cooler days and nights allowed slower sugar accumulation while phenolics kept developing. Picking times were strongly influenced by fruit development, and the continuing cool summer resulted in a waiting game for the fruit. The late harvest coincided with a cold and rainy autumn, making it a challenging vintage in both the vineyard and cellar.
Vinification details
Made only from estate-grown grapes that were picked and sorted by hand. Each harvest-parcel and individual clones were vinified separately. Harvested grapes were destemmed, crushed and pumped into open top fermentation tanks where they underwent a 21-day maceration period involving a 7-day fermentation with pump-overs and manual punch-downs 2-4 times daily. Barrel maturation took place in 100% French oak 300L barrels (20% new, 20% 2nd fill, 20% 3rd fill, 40% 4th fill) for 18 months.
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Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Rust en Vrede
Since 1977 Rust en Vrede has specialised in the exclusive production of red wine from estate vines, with the focus on Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Opaque in colour with prominent aromas of cassis, blackberry, bramble and mulberry. The dark fruit is layered with savoury notes of cured meat and dried herbs. Rich fruit follows on the palate, sustained by fresh acidity and fine, mouth-coating tannins. Flavours of sandalwood, all spice, worn leather and pencil shavings add complexity and depth.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
14.7 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
2.0 g/L
pH
3.56
ACIDITY
5.8 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
Coenie Snyman
VARIETY
Cabernet Sauvignon
TIME IN OAK
18 months
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Cork
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Stellenbosch
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
Yes
Vintage conditions
The vintage of 2018 was challenging because it was the fourth consecutive year of drought, bringing dry conditions with water restrictions. Careful water management was essential, but the benefit of the dry weather meant very healthy vines. The dry conditions also resulted in smaller berries, which in turn provide excellent colour and flavour intensity. Cooler nights towards the end of February meant a longer hang time, allowing for further flavour development. Despite the irrigation challenges and a smaller crop, 2018 bodes very well for high quality wines.
Vinification details
Made only from estate-grown grapes that were picked and sorted by hand. Each harvest parcel and individual clones were vinified separately. Harvested grapes were destemmed, crushed and pumped into open top fermentation tanks where they underwent a 21-day maceration period involving a 7-day fermentation with pump-overs and manual punch-downs 2-4 times daily. Barrel maturation took place in 100% French oak 300L barrels (20% new, 20% 2nd fill, 20% 3rd fill, 40% 4th fill) for 18 months.
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Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Rust en Vrede
Since 1977 Rust en Vrede has specialised in the exclusive production of red wine from estate vines, with the focus on Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Crimson red, there’s a certain sweetness to the aromas packed with ripe, wild strawberry, red and black cherries, mulberries and blackcurrant. This is a stylish wine with added earthy, savoury notes on both the nose and the palate.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
14.8 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
1.8 g/L
pH
3.60
ACIDITY
6.4 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
Coenie Snyman
VARIETY
Cabernet Sauvignon
TIME IN OAK
18 months
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Cork
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Stellenbosch
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
Yes
Vintage conditions
Picking began on 28th February 2017. The winter of 2016 was extremely dry, with a maximum rainfall of 579mm, much lower than the average 712mm. The cool months after winter triggered a good bud break followed immediately by dry weather. These conditions resulted in a high number of bunches, producing smaller berries (20% smaller than usual), which balanced the effects of the dry conditions and allowed for a normal and healthy production.
Vinification details
After primary fermentation, the wine underwent 21 days’ maceration. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrels (100% 300L French oak barrels – 20% new, 20% second fill, 20% third fill, 40% fourth fill – with a medium toast) after which the wine was left to mature for 18 months.
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Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Rust en Vrede
Since 1977 Rust en Vrede has specialised in the exclusive production of red wine from estate vines, with the focus on Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Dark ruby. Fresh and ripe red fruit aromas are laced with a hint of burned orange and herbal characteristics. Apricots and plums are prominent on the palate with dark chocolate and blackberry flavours that add to a fuller mid-palate that has a lingering finish filled with ripe, grainy tannins.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
14.2 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
2.6 g/L
pH
3.60
ACIDITY
6.1 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
Coenie Snyman
VARIETY
Cabernet Sauvignon
TIME IN OAK
18 months
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Cork
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Stellenbosch
VEGETARIAN
Yes
VEGAN
Yes
Vintage conditions
The winter of 2015 was extremely dry, with a maximum rainfall of 469mm, much lower than the average 712mm. The cool months after winter triggered a good bud break followed by immediate dry weather, which resulted in a high number of bunches, producing smaller berries. The smaller berries balanced the effects of the dry conditions, which allowed for a normal and healthy production.
Vinification details
After primary fermentation, the wine underwent¬†21 days’ maceration. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrels after which the wine was left to mature for 18 months in 100% French oak with a medium toast.
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Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Rust en Vrede
Since 1977 Rust en Vrede has specialised in the exclusive production of red wine from estate vines, with the focus on Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Dark ruby. Flavours of ripe plum, blackcurrant, mocha and dark chocolate with hints of sweet caramel biscuit form a rich and powerful character. The palate shows wonderful complexity with juicy, fruit-driven flavours that integrate with smooth velvety tannins to create a bold, elegant finish.
Technical analysis
ALCOHOL
14.5 %
RESIDUAL SUGAR
2.7 g/L
pH
3.57
ACIDITY
6.0 g/L
ORIGIN
South Africa
WINEMAKER
Coenie Snyman
VARIETY
Cabernet Sauvignon
TIME IN OAK
18 months
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Yes
CLOSURE
Cork
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl
REGION
Stellenbosch
Vintage conditions
Due to an early bud break and very dry conditions in the months following, irrigation management was used which led to a short and challenging harvest. Harvest volume was as per normal, up by 0.8%. The 2015 vintage is well structured with a lighter body and linear fruit expression.
Vinification details
After primary fermentation, the wine underwent¬†21 days’ maceration. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrels after which the wine was left to mature for 18 months in 100% French oak with a medium toast.
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