2006 Rust en Vrede Estate Red Wine Stellenbosch

Community Tasting Notes (13) Avg Score: 90.8 points

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  6/21/2019 - rs Likes this wine: 89 Points

  In a good place now. Coffe, chocolate and dark berries. Perfect match for grilled beef.

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  9/3/2015 - maranoli Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Last bottle of 6. Decanted for 45 minutes from cellar temperaure. Wine now beautifully evolved. Strong dark berry/fruit of the forest nose. Very round mouthfeel. Not hot despite alcohol levels. A real treat. Should have waited with others. This wine will continue to run for 3-5 years if well stored.

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  4/6/2014 - Bam_Man Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Dark in color, offering powerful aromas of berries, earth, dried herbs and bramble. The nose on this reminded me of Sonoma. Full-bodied and very rich - but not as heavy or hot as you might expect for a wine with 15.5% ABV. Loaded with luscious blackberry, plum and dark currant fruit. There's phenomenal depth and intensity to the mid-palate here, where the Shiraz seems to dominate. The Cab and Merlot peek through on the long, complex finish which features well-integrated tannins, along with alluring notes of oak and spice. Big, polished and delicious. This paired beautifully with our filet mignon.
  50+5+13+17+8=93

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  3/18/2014 - Piccolopaulo Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Beautiful wine. This Stellenbosch producer is extremely reliable for high quality expression of terroir and adept winemaking skill. Stunning bouquet of deep plum, saddle leather, dark chocolate, coffee bean, and slight vegetal notes (green pepper mostly). Acidity is medium to medium-plus. Tannins are silky, well balanced. Big body with incredible finish. Palate explodes with a stunning array of dark fruit, rich leather, slight dark pepper, and incredible extraction of oak. Would be a perfect choice with filet mignon or ribeye. One of the best values out there!!! Enjoy!

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  1/14/2014 - Polarper wrote: 93 Points

  Absolutely stunning - after an hour in decanter velvety, silky smooth, full bodied. Ripe dark red fruits balanced by fresh acidity and ripe tannins.

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