Style
Complex, Full Bodied, Structured
Rust en Vrede 1694 2011
1694 honors the birth year of the Rust en Vrede winery. The Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon used in the production of this wine are from Single Vineyard selections. 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. A full bodied wine with great balance and structure. Cigar box and vanilla spice flavors are prevalent with a good lengthy finish.
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Details
https://www.uncorked.com/Rust-en-Vrede-1694-2011/0031002003511.html-
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Varietal
Blend-South Africa
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Flavor
Cherry, Chocolate, Vanilla
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Aroma
Dark chocolate and ripe black cherry aromas are lined with tobacco and cedar undertones.
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Pairings
BBQ, Beef, Game, Lamb, Mature & Hard Cheese, Meat
$139.99
1694 honors the birth year of the Rust en Vrede winery. The Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon used in the production of this wine are from Single Vineyard selections. 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. A full bodied wine with great balance and structure. Cigar box and vanilla spice flavors are prevalent with a good lengthy finish.
Wine Facts
BOTTLE SIZE
750 ml
ALCOHOL %
15.5%
WINEMAKER
Coenie Snyman
AGING
The Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz clones were vinified separately. Matured in 100% French oak barrels for 18 months, and then bottle matured until release.
FERMENTATION
Primary fermentation took 7 days, followed by a 21 day maceration. Pumped over and the cap manually punched down 4 times a day. Malolactic fermentation in barrels.
