Rust En Vrede

Estate Vineyards Syrah

Syrah/Shiraz from Stellenbosch, South Africa

R459

Bottle size:

750 ml

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CPT: 12 JHB: 12

Deep, intense ruby with prominent aromas of juicy black cherry, blueberries and blackcurrant prominent. Perfumed notes of violet mingle with savoury aromas of leather, sandalwood and nutmeg. Elegant and structured on the palate with ripe, refined tannins and balanced acidity. Intense black fruit follows through, with complex flavours of black pepper, cinnamon, cured meat, and paprika adding depth. Refined and expressive with a lingering black cherry finish.

Black Cherry

Blueberry

Leather

Cinnamon

Rust en Vrede is a warmer microcosm in the Helderberg area with a Mediterranean climate. This is why we specialize in Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah which lend themselves to full-bodied wines with powerful structure. Approximately 34% of the Estate is planted with Syrah. Five clones of this variety are grown here: SH1, SH21, SH9, SH99 and SH470. Our north-facing vineyards are planted in Tukulu soil, derived from Helderberg granite and Table Mountain sandstone with small deposits of ironstone, showing good water retention that is carefully monitored and supplemented by drip irrigation. A higher amount of sandstone allows good drainage, resulting in weaker growth and more intense wines. A typical winter in 2021 with good rainfall at an average of 150mm rain each month from May to August replenished water reserves, and cold units were very good. Budbreak was slightly later than usual, but higher than normal rainfall at critical times during flowering and fruit set was good for our vineyards. January was warm and dry, with a few heat waves - good conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon, mitigating sunburn with good canopy management. Temperate conditions during harvest meant that the Cabernet Sauvignon ripened evenly with deep colour. The vintage of 2022 was moderate with an average crop size of excellent quality. The Rust en Vrede wines from this vintage show good colour, intensity, and promise for aging.

Rust En Vrede

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 and Merlot. Proprietor Jean Engelbrecht has worked to establish Rust en Vrede as one of South Africa’s premium red wine estates with full-bodied and complex wines that reflect the uniqueness of the Helderberg terroir.