RUST EN VREDE CABERNET SAUVIGNON

WHY IS IT SPECIAL?

• Terroir-driven Power: Rust en Vrede’s north-facing Helderberg vineyards (on granite and sandstone soils) produce Cabernet with intense purity, structure, and elegance.
• Meticulous Winemaking: Grapes are hand-selected, vinified in open-top fermenters, and matured extensively in large French oak, creating a balance of fruit and oak complexity.
• Longevity: The wine is crafted to age — the 2018 vintage, for example, has a projected ageing potential of 10–15 years.

REVIEWS/AWARDS

• International Wine Challenge: Commended & Bronze (2021)
• The Trophy Wine Show: Bronze (2021)
• Robert Parker: 93/100

TASTING NOTES:

Nose:  The bouquet is complex and alluring, with aromas of blackcurrant, ripe plum, cassis, and dried herbs, layered with hints of cedar, tobacco, graphite, and subtle floral notes. The aromatics are refined, revealing the wine’s maturity and balance

Palate:  On the palate, it is full-bodied yet polished, displaying velvety tannins and balanced acidity. Layers of blackberry, dark chocolate, espresso, and cedar unfold seamlessly, with nuances of leather, tobacco, and earthy minerality, reflecting 25+ years of careful maturation

Finish:  A long, lingering, and harmonious, with persistent notes of dark fruit, graphite, and subtle spice, leaving an impression of elegance, complexity, and age-worthiness — the hallmark of a collectable Opus One