Rust en Vrede Cabernet Sauvignon (2017)

Crimson red, there’s a certain sweetness to the aromas packed with ripe, wild strawberry, red and black cherries, mulberries and black currant. Nice and pure Helderberg fruit. This is a stylish wine with added earthy, savory notes on both the nose and the palate. The texture is made velvet by the richness of fruit held in balance by its superb gravelly tannin structure and juicy acidity. There’s a sense of clarity that 2017 shows – allowing for upfront drinkability but also serious ageing potential.

Tasting Notes

92 Jeb Dunnuck
Slightly more fresh and focused than the Estate release, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon offers pretty, classic notes of crème de cassis, black currants, green herbs, and loamy earth. With terrific balance, plenty of tannins, and a great finish, it’s a smoking value in Cabernet that will keep for 10-15 years.