Rust en Vrede Shiraz - 2000 ,2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
| Grape Variety: |
100% Shiraz
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| Vintage: |
2003
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| Appellation: |
Stellenbosch
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| Winemaker: |
Louis Strydom
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| Chemical Analysis: |
Alcohol – 14,74 vol%
pH – 3,63
Acidity– 6,2 g/l
Res. sugar – 3,1 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. 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.
Vinification/Maturing
Harvested at 24ºB, the Shiraz was fermented in open tank fermentors and pumped over five times per day. Each Shiraz clone (6) sees a unique treatment of yeast and wood. Matured fifty percent in new French oak and fifty percent American oak (half new oak and half second fill).the wood maturation lasts 18 months. After blending the different Shiraz clones, the wine undergoes bottle-maturation for a further eighteen months before being released.
Tasting Notes
| Colour: |
Deep garnet red. |
| Aroma: |
Dark chocolate, cinnamon, black current and Christmas cake. |
| Palate: |
Intense full bodied red wine packed with ripe plum and rich chocolate flavours, backed by oak spice and red berries. Well rounded tannins ending in a pleasant, long, lingering aftertaste. |
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