COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Rust en Vrede Estate
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Rust en Vrede 1694 Classification is a red wine from Rust en Vrede Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa, named to commemorate the estate's establishment in 1694. It is a blend primarily of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, with a focus on the richness of Syrah. The grapes are sourced from the estate's oldest vineyard parcels, planted on Tukulu soil. The 2018 vintage was characterized by drought conditions, resulting in concentrated fruit and color.
ALCOHOL
14.6%
AVG. PRICE
€110
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named to honor the estate's founding in 1694.
Fact 02
Features grapes from vines planted in 1998 and 2000.
Fact 03
President Nelson Mandela selected Rust en Vrede for a Nobel Peace Prize banquet.
Fact 04
Recognized by Decanter and Wine Spectator with high scores.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Grapes for the Rust en Vrede 1694 Classification are hand-picked and sorted, with different parcels and clones vinified separately. Destemmed and crushed grapes undergo fermentation in open-top tanks for 14-21 days, utilizing pump-overs and manual punch-downs. Malolactic fermentation occurs in barrel, followed by 18 to 22 months of aging in 100% French oak barrels, with a portion of new oak.
