2013 Rust en Vrede Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Estate
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.
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).