Rust en Vrede Estate Wine 1999

This wine has been voted amongst the Top 100 wines of the World in the definitive Wine Spectator Top 100 wines of 2002 poll.
Veritas 2002 - Gold
Intense, almost black colour. Initial earthiness opens up to an array of berry flavours with a touch of eucalyptus. On the palate it is rich, full-bodied and complex in character. Chewy and savoury, yet delicate and refined, finishing with a pleasant lingering aftertaste of roasted almonds. Truly a wine with finesse.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Shiraz, 10% Merlot ]

winery : Rust en Vrede Wine Estate

winemaker : Louis Strydom

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol rs : 1.8 g/l pH : 3.68 ta : 5.9 g/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle

AWARDS

The Rust & Vrede 1999 Estate Blend has been voted amongst the Top 100 wines of the World in the definitive Wine Spectator Top 100 wines of 2002 poll.

Veritas 2002 - Gold

There are good wines, great wines and excellent wines. At Rust en Vrede we are in pursuit of only one. You be the judge. â€“ J. E.

in the vineyard : Climate: Mediterranean â€“ rainfall Â± 650mm per annum. Vineyards situated on north facing slopes and at the end of the valley hence slightly warmer conditions. Deep red soils. A mixture of weathered granite and a small percentage of clay, Clovelly and Hutton structure.

in the cellar : The Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot was vinified separately and left to mature in 300L French and American oak barrels for 18 months. The wine was then blended and bottled and left to mature another 18 months.

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