COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot
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 Estate 2020 is a red blend from Stellenbosch, South Africa, produced by Rust en Vrede Estate. The blend is composed primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Merlot, with proportions reflecting the estate's vineyard plantings. This wine is considered the emblematic offering of Rust en Vrede, a producer with a long history dating back to 1694 and a specialization in red wines since 1977. Proprietor Jean Engelbrecht focuses on creating full-bodied, complex wines that express the Helderberg terroir. The wine has received significant international recognition, including multiple selections by Wine Spectator for its Top 100 list. The 2020 vintage benefited from cool, dry ripening conditions, contributing to the wine's structure.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€42
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Selected four times for Wine Spectator's Top 100 list.
Fact 02
Estate has a history dating back to 1694.
Fact 03
Exclusively produces red wines.
Fact 04
Vineyards are north-facing on Tukulu soil.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Rust en Vrede Estate 2020 is produced from estate-grown grapes in Stellenbosch. The winemaking process involves hand-picking and sorting of the fruit, followed by separate vinification for each grape variety, vineyard parcel, and clone. Grapes are destemmed and crushed, then undergo a 21-day maceration period with a 7-day fermentation, utilizing pump-overs and manual punch-downs. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in 100% French oak barrels for 18 to 22 months, with a varied proportion of new and used barrels. The 2020 vintage experienced cool and dry ripening conditions, contributing to the development of ripe tannins.
