2013 Rust en Vrede Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Estate

Estate: Rust en Vrede

Region: Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
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Tasting Note:December 16, 2016

Fourth red wine of the night. Super dark, deep garnet and ruby red. Slightly tight with lovely earthiness, a little greenery and bright red cherries. Moderate plus tannins (7.5/10) with an insane backbone and structure from acidity. Full bodied with tons of red cherries and dark cocoa. Needs a ton of time but in a few years this will be singing. Long and lingering finish.

Made by Coenie Snyman from the Stellenbosch region. Aged for a total of twenty-two months prior to bottling. Only 55 cases produced with 36 being auctioned in 2018.

Drink Dates:

2018 till 2038.

Rating:

94+ Points.

Price Point:

$$$$ - Purchased at the Cape Winemakers Guild Auction in 2016 for $179.04 with shipping. Average bid at auction was R8,156.00 ($97.99 a bottle) a case. Highest bid was R12,600.00 ($151.38 a bottle) and lowest bid was R7,000.00 ($84.10 a bottle).

Rust en Vrede, Red Blend, Red Wine, Cape Winemakers Guild, Cape Wine Auction 2016, Auction Estate, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, Coastal Region, South AfricaGreg Ballington2013, Rust en Vrede, Cape Wine Auction, Cape Winemakers Guild, Auction Estate, Red Blend, Red Wine, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, Coastal Region, South Africa, $$$$, 94 Points, December 2016, Coenie SnymanComment