Wine: 2007 Rust en Vrede Estate Red
Estate: Rust en Vrede
Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa
Winemaker: Coenie Snyman
Elevage: 18 months in 85% French Oak and 15% in American Oak.
Varietals: 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Shiraz and 8% Merlot.
Decant: Unknown.
Location: New Year's Day party at the Ballington's house on 1/1/2016.
Estate: Rust en Vrede
Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa
Winemaker: Coenie Snyman
Elevage: 18 months in 85% French Oak and 15% in American Oak.
Varietals: 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Shiraz and 8% Merlot.
Decant: Unknown.
Location: New Year's Day party at the Ballington's house on 1/1/2016.
Tasting Note:
Color: Deep, dark and opaque ruby red.
Nose/Smell: Lots of vegetal notes. A lot of green peppers and a slight iron nose.
Palate/Taste: Heavy tannins (8.5/10) and full bodied. Very powerful wine that has a strong dry finish. Lingers for 10+ seconds.
Opinion: Delicious and we think it can easily go for another 10 years.
Dates: Now till 2026.
Rating: 94
Price: $$ - $41.99
Rating: 94
Price: $$ - $41.99
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