Rust en Vrede, Stellenbosch (South Africa) Shiraz 2008

Apr 8, 2012

By W. Blake Gray

 This bruiser of a wine (15.5% alcohol) might be too potent for dinner, but not for enjoying as is.  The potent dark cherry and smoked meat character gets earthier with air.  With that alcohol level, most likely it’s getting more interesting while you’re getting less so.

Country / Region

South Africa

Appellation

Stellenbosch

Grape Variety

Shiraz

Color

Red

Vintage

2008

Score

89

Price

US $ 28.00

Producer

Rust en Vrede