Aroma- Cassis & red currant aromas are infused with hints of floral characteristics. Palate- A firm tannin structure is in balance with red fruit & liquorice flavours supported by a subtle oak component which fills the mid palate & carries through to the finish. Established in 1694, Rust en Vrede is proud to be part of a remarkable three hundred year old wine tradition. Since 1977 the Engelbrecht family has specialized in the exclusive production of red wine, with the focus on Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot. Proprietor Jean Engelbrecht has worked to establish Rust en Vrede as one of South Africa's premium red wine estates, with full-bodied & complex wines that reflect the uniqueness of its Helderberg terroir. ...

The Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is once again startling & expressive in 2016. It is slightly lighter than the 2015 vintage in both hue & body, still offering a dashingly elegant & yet decadent style. It opens with notes of blackberry, charcoal & thyme, neatly woven by fine silky oak. The palate is medium-bodied, lifted by a fresh acidity & framed by compact yet serious tannins. Rich depth of sweet red fruits leads to dry but refined & powdery tannins. The 2016 vintage offers immediate drinkability but has the concentration for years of ageing. ...

Aroma- Aromas of cumin & cassis are supported by fresh blueberries & notes of shortbread on the finish. Palate- Well integrated tannins with lush red fruit give the initial impression. Red licorice & savory flavors carries through on the palate with ample grip on the finish. The grapes were harvested in February 2011. Primary fermentation took 7 days, followed by 21 days maceration. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrels after which the wine was left to mature for 18 months in French oak. The wine undergoes bottle-maturation for a further 18 months before being released. ...

Aroma: Aromas of cumin & cassis are supported by fresh blueberries & notes of shortbread on the finish. Palate: Well integrated tannins with lush red fruit give the initial impression. Red licorice & savoury flavours carries through on the palate with ample grip on the finish. ...

Crimson red. Gentle floral aromas of violets & jasmine are backed by hints of fresh leather & tobacco leaf, mulberries & forest floor. The palate replicates the nose with earthy flavours brought forward by dark fruits which include blueberries & blackcurrant, all integrating well to create a lengthy finish with soft velvety tannins. ...

This Merlot offering from Rust en Vrede, affirms their excellence as red wine specialists. Ripe plums, mulberry, liquorice, thyme & cured meats on the nose follow through on the palate showing this complex wine as juicy & savoury simultaneously. Judicious use of oak alongside skin tannins add spice & structure whilst firmly supporting the fruit. This is a serious yet effortless Merlot beautiful to drink now but will reward cellaring for the next decade. ...

Bright opaque ruby in colour. Savoury leather & earthy aromas are combined with smoked bacon & floral notes on the nose. The palate is full bodied with ripe, rich stewed fruit. Tight & grainy tannins give way to a velvety mid palate & a powerful finish. ...

Named after five large stone pine trees on a hill standing sentinel over the Five Soldiers vineyards. The Five Soldiers is the apex of Chardonnay at Rustenberg & is a highly collected wine. Characterised by measured power & complexity, designed to be drunk with food & benefiting from a few years of careful cellaring. It illustrates the true character of each vintage & is a barrel selection of the finest batches of Chardonnay each year. ...

Limited stock. This well-structured red blend reveals red berry fruit aromas & flavours with hints of spices on the palate. The wine is named after a lady rumoured to have been a particularly close friend of Simon van der Stel, the first Governor of the Cape. Vineyards had perfect canopies
- allowing optimum light penetration for the ripening of bunches & development of good colour. Overall 2011 was a harvest that brought a smile to a weary Viticulturists face! Although a dry winter, there was plenty of water when required in the hot summer months to get the vineyards to mature naturally without undue stress. At harvest, perfect phenolic ripeness with lovely soft, ripe tannins was achieved. The berries came in at lovely low sugars due to cool conditions at harvest, awesome colour & great quality berries. Harvested: Mid-February
- end March 2011. 37% Merlot; 29% Shiraz; 27% Cabernet Sauvignon; 7% Cabernet Franc; 2% Petit Verdot.

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Limited stock. This refreshing white blend has an expressive nose dominated by tropical & passion fruit with multiple layers of complex flavours on the palate as a result of the diverse blend components. This wine is named after a lady rumoured to have been a particularly close friend of Simon van der Stel, the first Governor of the Cape. Vineyards had perfect canopies
- allowing optimum light penetration for the ripening of bunches & development of good colour. 61% Sauvignon Blanc, 28% Chardonnay, 4% Semillon, 4% Viognier, 2% Roussanne, 1% Grenache Blanc. Overall 2011 was a harvest that brought a smile to a weary Viticulturists face! Although we had a dry winter, there was plenty of water when required in the hot summer months to get the vineyards to mature naturally without undue stress. At harvest, perfect phenolic ripeness with lovely soft, ripe tannins was achieved. The berries came in at lovely low sugars due to cool conditions at harvest, awesome colour & great quality berries. The grapes for this wine were selectively h&-picked in the morning. Harvested: h&-picked February
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