Rust en Vrede's 2015 Estate Red Wine is a blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Syrah and 9% Merlot. This particular well-cellared bottle was decanted off of its sediment and then decanted through a Vinturi aerator. Thereafter, it was serially tasted over four hours. Deep garnet in color, it flaunts an aromatic array of Morello cherry and blackberry fruit that is augmented with baking spices, licorice, tobacco and sage. Medium-to-full-bodied, fresh, proportionately oaked and with well-integrated alcohol (listed on the label as 14.5% but actually 14.60%), it delivers flavors in line with the aromas. At this point in the wine's evolution, the tannins are medium in weight and fairly fine-grained, resulting in a soft-textured mid-palate and equally soft-textured, lengthy finish. This structured red will last far longer than many pundits predicted. If you choose to pop the cork now, give it a couple hours of air if possible. Drink now-2035.
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Opaque black purple with penetrating aromas of spice, ripe blackcurrant, cassis, cedarwood and menthol. Medium to full-bodied the wine has a lively lemon-edged acidity yet has a sweetness and succour to balance. Packed with fruit from damson, cassis, and sweet vanilla. 90% Lindt chocolate, along with cinnamon and a hint of smoke. Powdery texture with spiced-edged fine-grained tannins, the wine is generous, and the back-palate arches to a more sweet, almost sticky (tarry) black currant compote with a hint of menthol and black olive. Powerful, seamless, the tannin does build a little to truncate the length.
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South African blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 57 %, Syrah 34 % and Merlot 9 %. Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. 14,5 % alcohol.
Deep dark red color, almost black.
First aromas of black currant and blueberries with some notes of cedar and vanilla in the background. Fresh flavors of ripe cherries and blueberries, some vanilla and hints of cedar.
Later the aromas are more meaty with green pepper. Flavors of ripe black fruit, blueberries, meat and black pepper.
Dry, medium+ body, medium acidity, silky tannins. Excellent balance. Good structure. Pretty complex. Powerful and intense.
Medium finish with black fruit.
First impression is a very delicious but somewhat simple wine. After a few hours of air it’s still delicious but much more intense and complex. Extremely enjoyable. Good with food (Pasta alla carbonara) and on its own. It’s a shame to complain a but such a good wine but it could have a better structure. 93/100
Sixth wine tasted at Rust en Vrede with Coenie Snyman and the third vintage tasted of the Estate bottling. This bottling is made up of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Shiraz and 9% Merlot. Aged for 18 months in French oak, prior to further aging for 12 months in bottle. This was just bottled in February and will be released in two months.
Deep and dark ruby red. Love the youth on this freshly bottled wine. Complex and layered nose and palate with blueberries, black cherries, violets, sweet spices and cassis on the backend. Heavy tannins (8/10) and full bodied. Great structure and power coming from the glass, very impressed with tons of potential for growth in the upcoming years. Dry and long finish. Drink from 2020 till 2030. (92+)
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10/13/2023 - CycleLoLo Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nice balance of fruit. Will open up as it breathes. Strong tannins with a firm finish.
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9/22/2023 - La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine: 91 Points
Rust en Vrede's 2015 Estate Red Wine is a blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Syrah and 9% Merlot. This particular well-cellared bottle was decanted off of its sediment and then decanted through a Vinturi aerator. Thereafter, it was serially tasted over four hours. Deep garnet in color, it flaunts an aromatic array of Morello cherry and blackberry fruit that is augmented with baking spices, licorice, tobacco and sage. Medium-to-full-bodied, fresh, proportionately oaked and with well-integrated alcohol (listed on the label as 14.5% but actually 14.60%), it delivers flavors in line with the aromas. At this point in the wine's evolution, the tannins are medium in weight and fairly fine-grained, resulting in a soft-textured mid-palate and equally soft-textured, lengthy finish. This structured red will last far longer than many pundits predicted. If you choose to pop the cork now, give it a couple hours of air if possible. Drink now-2035.
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3/11/2023 - Collector1855 wrote: 89 Points
During a walkabout event, no detailed tasting notes.
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2/1/2023 - bordeauxman777 Likes this wine: 91 Points
It's been years I tasted this. As before - this is solid winemaking with reliable results. But, where is the magic?? Anyway, lovely
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8/27/2021 - rikipedia Likes this wine: 91 Points
Opaque black purple with penetrating aromas of spice, ripe blackcurrant, cassis, cedarwood and menthol.
Medium to full-bodied the wine has a lively lemon-edged acidity yet has a sweetness and succour to balance. Packed with fruit from damson, cassis, and sweet vanilla. 90% Lindt chocolate, along with cinnamon and a hint of smoke. Powdery texture with spiced-edged fine-grained tannins, the wine is generous, and the back-palate arches to a more sweet, almost sticky (tarry) black currant compote with a hint of menthol and black olive. Powerful, seamless, the tannin does build a little to truncate the length.
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5/13/2021 - Higgie wrote: 90 Points
Safe bet as usual
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3/20/2021 - Thegreen1985 Likes this wine: 93 Points
South African blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 57 %, Syrah 34 % and Merlot 9 %. Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. 14,5 % alcohol.
Deep dark red color, almost black.
First aromas of black currant and blueberries with some notes of cedar and vanilla in the background. Fresh flavors of ripe cherries and blueberries, some vanilla and hints of cedar.
Later the aromas are more meaty with green pepper. Flavors of ripe black fruit, blueberries, meat and black pepper.
Dry, medium+ body, medium acidity, silky tannins. Excellent balance. Good structure. Pretty complex. Powerful and intense.
Medium finish with black fruit.
First impression is a very delicious but somewhat simple wine. After a few hours of air it’s still delicious but much more intense and complex. Extremely enjoyable. Good with food (Pasta alla carbonara) and on its own. It’s a shame to complain a but such a good wine but it could have a better structure. 93/100
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1/3/2019 - appel54 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Vinröd, rätt tunnf ärg
Ekat, körsbär, kaffe, sandelträ, stall, tobak, mörk choklad
Torr, sträv, tydliga tanniner, lite varm i munnen, bra längd
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12/20/2017 - Millennial Drinkers wrote: 92 Points
Sixth wine tasted at Rust en Vrede with Coenie Snyman and the third vintage tasted of the Estate bottling. This bottling is made up of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Shiraz and 9% Merlot. Aged for 18 months in French oak, prior to further aging for 12 months in bottle. This was just bottled in February and will be released in two months.
Deep and dark ruby red. Love the youth on this freshly bottled wine. Complex and layered nose and palate with blueberries, black cherries, violets, sweet spices and cassis on the backend. Heavy tannins (8/10) and full bodied. Great structure and power coming from the glass, very impressed with tons of potential for growth in the upcoming years. Dry and long finish. Drink from 2020 till 2030. (92+)
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