Rust en Vrede Shiraz - 2000, 2001 2002, 2003 , 2004

Grape Variety: 100% Shiraz Vintage : 2000 Appellation: Stellenbosch Winemaker : Louis Strydom Chemical Analysis: Alcohol – 13,5 vol% pH – 3,65 Acidity– 5,9 g/l Res. sugar – 2,2 g/l

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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 a remarkable three hundred years old tradition synonymous with wines produced by Stellenbosch’s private estates.

Climate
Mediterranean –rainfall ± 650mm per annum. Vineyards situated on north facing slopes and at the end of the valley hence slightly warmer conditions.

Soil
Deep red soils. A mixture of weathered granite and a small percentage of clay, Clovelly and Hutton structure.

Vinification/Maturing
Harvested at 24ºB. Fermented in open tank fermentors. Pumped over five times per day. After fermentation, the wine was matured in new American oak barriques for 18 months. After bottling, this wine is put down for a minimum of 12 months to mature further before release.

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