Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage : 2003 Appellation: Stellenbosch Winemaker : Louis Strydom Chemical Analysis: Alcohol – 14,11 vol% pH – 3,69 Acidity– 6,5 g/l Res. sugar – 2,5 g/

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Background
Specialising in the production of red wine only, Rust en Vrede has established itself as one of South Africa’s premium red wine estates. Full-bodied and complex, Rust en Vrede wines reflect the uniqueness of the Stellenbosch terroir.

Rust en Vrede is proud to be part of a remarkable three hundred year old wine tradition and continues to pursue the excellence synonymous with wines produced by Stellenbosch’s private estates.

Climate
Mediterranean –rainfall ± 650mm per annum. The vineyards are situated on north facing slopes at the upper end of the valley, hence the slightly warmer and moderate climatic conditions, resulting in the optimum grape berry ripeness. Situated in close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean results in cool sea breezes help reduce the vineyard temperatures during the summer months, extending the ripening perios and thus the allowing for big well-structured wines to develop.

Soil
The soil is a mixture of weathered granite and a small percentage of clay, Clovelly and Hutton structure. Deep and red in colour, the soil has good water retention, allowing for moderate vine stress during dry years. Soil moisture is carefully monitored and supplemented by drip irrigation in very dry years only.

Vinification/Maturing
Fermented in open top fermentation vats, pressed and left to mature in French 300L barrels for 18 months. The Cabernet clones (6) are kept separate throughout vinification, each getting a unique treatment of yeast and wood. After 18 months and four tastings, the different clones are blended, bottled and left to mature for at least 18 months before release.

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