Rust En Vrede Estate Vineyards Merlot

Name: Rust En Vrede Estate Vineyards Merlot
Brand: Rust En Vrede
Price: 21.7 USD
Rating: 4 (0 reviews)

South Africa, Stellenbosch

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

4.0

Most Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Rust En Vrede Estate Vineyards Merlot is a premium red wine produced by Rust En Vrede Estate, a renowned winery located in the Stellenbosch appellation of South Africa. The vineyards are situated on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountains, which provide ideal growing conditions for the Merlot grape variety. The wine is made using traditional winemaking techniques, including handpicking and sorting of the grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is a rich and complex expression of Merlot, with notes of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice. It is a full-bodied wine with a smooth and velvety texture, making it a perfect pairing for hearty meat dishes or aged cheeses.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Rust En Vrede Estate Vineyards Merlot is an elegant and complex red wine.On the nose, there are aromas of black cherry, blackberry, tobacco, and spices. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and smooth, with flavors of dark fruits, chocolate, and a touch of oak. The finish is long and lingering, with soft tannins and a hint of spice. Overall, this is an excellent example of a South African Merlot, with ripe fruit and balanced acidity. A great wine to enjoy with a variety of dishes.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Firm

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Shiraz/Syrah

ORIGINS

Winery: Rust En Vrede

Region: Stellenbosch

Situated in the Western Cape of South Africa, Stellenbosch is one of the country’s most renowned wine regions. With a long and illustrious history, Stellenbosch is home to some of the country’s most celebrated wineries and produces a wide range of wines that have earned international acclaim. Stellenbosch has been producing wine since the late 17th century, when the first vines were planted by French Huguenot protestants. The region has since become one of the most important wine-producing areas in South Africa, and is home to some of the country’s oldest and most prestigious wineries.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.0

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