Rust en Vrede Estate Stellenbosch WO

Stellenbosch WO, South Africa

The iconic Rust en Vrede Estate — Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot from Helderberg granite. Blackcurrant, dark cherry, graphite, mocha and dense granitic mineral; full-bodied with a fine-grained tannic structure that evolves magnificently over fifteen-plus years.

Pairing intelligence

• main: The wine's blackcurrant and graphite structure are the archetypal Cape companion for South Africa's prized Karoo Mountain lamb.
• main: Rust en Vrede's Shiraz component and dark fruit handle the Cape Malay spicing of braised short rib with authority.
• cheese: The wine's graphite mineral and cassis depth complement aged Cape Cheddar-style hard dairy-fresh perfectly.