Rust en Vrede Syrah (box of 6 bottles)

Rust en Vrede Syrah 

Rust en Vrede Syrah  is deep and light cherry red in color, it is a very concentrated wine. The bouquet is powerful and reminiscent of exotic wood, pepper, vanilla, spices and chocolate. The taste is elegant with a long finish that is complex and balanced. French and American oak have given the wine character and fullness. It is therefore one of the most beautiful of its kind.

The climate is that of the Mediterranean, with a rainfall of about 650 mm. per year. The vineyards, which are located on the northern slopes, benefit from being at the end of the valley, where it is slightly warmer. The bottom is deep red. It is a mixture of weathered granite and a small percentage of clay.

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

This wine comes into its own when served with lamb and beef dishes.