Item No.
0031003003520
Rust En Vrede Estate 2020
Rust En Vrede Estate 2020
$59.99
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Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Region
Stellenbosch
Sub-Appellation
South Africa
Alcohol
14.1%
Overview
The Estate blend is the emblematic wine of Rust en Vrede. Selected four times by Wine Spectator as one of the top 100 wines in the World.
Aging
Barrel maturation takes place in 100% French oak barrels (40% new, 40% 2nd fill, 20% 3rd fill), 30% in 500l & 70% in 300l barrels for 22 months.
Fermentation
An average of 8 tons per hectare is harvested, destemmed, crushed, and pumped into open-top fermentation tanks. The must undergoes a 21-day maceration period involving a 7-day fermentation with pump-overs and manual punch-downs 2-4 times daily.
Tasting Notes
Style
Rich, Spicy
Flavor
Black Cherry, Blackberry, Blend-Spices
Aroma
Distinctive aromas of crème de cassis, Black Forest gateaux and sandalwood give way to subtle vanilla and nutmeg spice.
Taste
Chalky, fine grained tannins reveal the structure of the blend and provide a rounded mouth feel. Flavours of black cherry and toast are balanced by well-integrated acidity. Restrained on the palate, showing some potential for aging, with a soft, savoury finish.