Rust en Vrede Wine Estate

Rust en Vrede is internationally acclaimed as one of the Cape's finest estates. For 321 years Rust en Vrede has stood amongst the finest vineyards of Stellenbosch. The Estate has been in the Engelbrecht family for the last 32 years, specialising in the exclusive production of premium red wine with a focus on Syrah, Cabernet and Merlot.

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1694 Classification

Rust en Vrede 1694 Classification

Rust en Vrede has proudly making wine for over three hundred years. This wine is named to commemorate the date that the estate was established. An exemplary combination of the estate's two focus varieties, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Grapes are selected from the two single vineyard parcels - the oldest and best on the estate. Maturation in various size French oak barrels for 22 months.

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Rust en Vrede Single Vineyard

Rust en Vrede Single Vineyard Syrah

The Single Vineyard Syrah was conceptualized by Jean Engelbrecht as his generational contribution to the family legacy. A pure expression of only the best Syrah that Rust en Vrede has to offer. Grapes are harvested from the oldest and best block of Syrah on the property. 16 months aging in new and 2nd fill French oak barrels.

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Rust en Vrede Estate Vineyard

Rust en Vrede Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

The Stellenbosch region is well known for superlative Cabernet Sauvignon production and the Rust en Vrede Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon is no exception. It's the longest standing tradition at Rust en Vrede and offers a concentrated and classic rendition of this variety. It is matured for 18 months in French oak barrels.

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Rust en Vrede Estate Vineyards Syrah

Rust en Vrede is a warmer microcosm in the Helderberg area and it's terroir is ideally suited to producing full bodied reds of the highest quality. The Estate Vineyard Syrah is a typical expression of Stellenbosch, and is owner Jean Engelbrecht’s favourite variety. Aged for 18 months in 500L French oak barrels.

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Rust en Vrede Estate

The Estate blend is the emblematic wine of Rust en Vrede. The flagship blend is made up of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot, all from vines planted on Rust en Vrede, making it an honest reflection of the estate's superior terroir. Maturation of 22 months in French oak barrels.

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Rust en Vrede Potstill Brandy

When Jean Engelbrecht opened the Rust en Vrede Restaurant with David Higgs in 2007, his ideas of food and wine began to evolve. The idea of a complete dining experience took root in his mind, and his experiences at top restaurants around the world always concluded with a digestif Cognac. Thus inspired, the idea of a Rust en Vrede Potstill Brandy was born. Conceived as a digestif, the Rust en Vrede Estate Potstill Brandy was created to be enjoyed after dinner, with good company.

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