RUST EN VREDE
Wine in Cape Town

Through centuries there were periods when wine was produced, but since 1977 our family have specialized in producing only red wine with the focus on Syrah, Cabernet and Merlot. Many accolades have been bestowed upon the estate and some of the more memorable were when Rust en Vrede was chosen by President Nelson Mandela to be served at the Nobel Peace Prize dinner and hosting the Queen of Denmark for a lunch with my family at the Manor House. Rust en Vrede was nominated as the first South African red wine in the Top 100 Wines of the World and repeated this achievement for four consecutive years. Today Rust en Vrede continues to be a fine example of what Stellenbosch is all about and we will strive to be a driving force in promoting our wines, our region and ultimately our country. You are always welcome at Rust en Vrede and on behalf of my family and colleagues, we are looking forward to your visit. With all the technology, science, ideas and opportunities at our disposal, we still need people to execute and make things happen. All successful companies have good people who are passionate, motivated, educated and committed. My colleagues have all these qualities, but they also have other unique attributes that set them apart. It was originally made up of a larger property but in the early 1700’s was divided into two whereby the original section remained as Rust en Vrede. Through centuries there were periods when wine was produced, but for the last 32 years our family have specialized in producing only red wine with the focus on Syrah, Cabernet and Merlot. Rust en Vrede was nominated as the first South African red wine in the Top 100 Wines of the World and repeated this achieved for four consecutive years. Our full-bodied, new-oak matured wines are a manifestation of the supremacy of the Stellenbosch region when it comes to the making of truly great red wines. Rust en Vrede is proud to be part of this and continues to pursue the excellence that has characterized wines from Stellenbosch and specifically our private Estates, who undoubtedly are the heartbeat of this magnificent region. An experience of the perfect matching of food, wine and service awaits you. The food is based on classical French cuisine with modern influences, using the best quality local produce. This is matched with our extensive and sophisticated wine list with selections to match every palate.