Rust en Vrede, Shiraz, Stellenbosch

not blind At the estate. Decanted for 1 hour. At his peak. 92

Loved this eibe

Wine was Coravin'd and tasting it a month later, the rest of the bottle was corked. Some how the oxygen got in the bottle. Bummer, because I liked it when I tried it the first time. No rating.

Deep+ black-red to garnet edges. Lots of soft stewed fruits with sticky blackberries, plums, some date, raisin, some black peppercorns with a creeping tertiary undergrowth adding intrigue. Full bodied wine with a deep, brooding intensity yet not over-powered, velvety textured and a grippy but delicate feel that adds charm and elegance. Broad shoulder, concentrated fruit core with blackberry, chocolate and mocha well balanced with lively fine acidity and fine sandy tannins creating a more athletic figure and not overly sweet …

At the winery.