Winter brings a quieter rhythm to Rust en Vrede Wine Estate. The vineyards are pruned back, the days are slower, and there is more time to appreciate the season for what it is.
It is the season for slow cooking, long lunches, and evenings spent at home with good food and good wine. Here are the wines we reach for this time of year.
Rust en Vrede Estate Vineyards Syrah 2022
Syrah offers warmth, spice, and elegance, making it a natural choice for winter.
Our Rust en Vrede Estate Vineyards Syrah 2022 works beautifully with dishes that bring together richness and freshness – think crispy duck with roasted pumpkin, a hearty lamb stew, or roasted pork belly with seasonal vegetables.
Rust en Vrede Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
With its depth and structure, our Rust en Vrede Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is well suited to richer, more robust flavours.
Reach for it with slow-cooked beef short rib, a classic steak with roasted vegetables, or a hearty beef and mushroom pie.
Rust en Vrede Estate 2022
The Rust en Vrede Estate 2022 red blend brings together Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot, a true reflection of the land on which they are grown. The combination of structure, depth and elegance makes it a versatile wine for winter meals.
A slow-cooked leg of lamb would be a fitting match, though roast beef, a rich venison dish or a generous winter casserole would be equally delicious alongside it.
If you would like to recreate some of these pairings at home, recipes such as those above are included as a complimentary addition to this quarter's Rust en Vrede Wine Club case. A little inspiration to enjoy alongside the wines, and perhaps an excuse to gather around the table this winter.