Rust En Vrede Estate 2015

Rust En Vrede Estate 2015

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Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Region
South Africa
Alcohol
14.6%

Overview

Estate

Aging

Matured in French Oak barrels with medium toast for 18 months, and then aged for a further 12 months in bottle before release.

Fermentation

Average of 13 days on skins, 85°Fahrenheit stainless steel tank with daily pumpovers, pressed at dryness.

Winemaker

Coenie Snyman

Tasting Notes

Style

Red Blend

Flavor

Blackberry, Cherry, Floral, Plum

Aroma

Matured for 18 months in 100% French oak barrels with medium toast. The wine undergoes bottle maturation for a further 9 months before being released.

Taste

Primary fermentation took 7 days, followed by 14-21 days maceration. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrels.

Wine Ratings

88

Wine Spectator

93

Wine Enthusiast

91

Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate