Rust en Vrede Cabernet Sauvignon

Rust en Vrede Cabernet Sauvignon 

Rust en Vrede Cabernet Sauvignon has a deep red, concentrated color of black currants. Brilliant in the glass. The nose is complex, with scents of vanilla and hints of game and blackcurrant. The taste is powerful and fruity, with a long finish and very balanced.

The Block 7 Syrah and Block 4 Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards were planted in Tukulu soil in 1998 and 2000 respectively. This soil comes from Helderberg granite and Table Mountain sandstone, with small deposits of ironstone. Tukulu soil retains water well, providing moderate stress during dry years. A higher amount of sandstone allows for more drainage, resulting in slow growth and more intense wines, carefully controlled and supplemented by drip irrigation.

The grapes grown on the estate are picked and sorted by hand. Each harvest plot is vinified separately. The grapes are then skinned, ground and pumped into open fermentation tanks, where they undergo a maceration period of fourteen to 21 days. This with a seven-day fermentation with pump-overs and manual punch-downs up to four times a day. The aging takes place in 100 percent French oak barrels for 22 months.

Wine - Food pairing

Beautiful wine with game dishes, red meat, both roasted and roasted.