A full bodied Cape Blend with an intense dark claret colour. A wine with loads of sweet berry and pepper flavours in balance with new French oak. This wine is big in structure, although with supple, strong tannins ensuring a long after taste with a refreshing acidity. A wine that will age well in the bottle for 12 – 15 years. An ideal match with game dishes, red meat, pork and spicy foods.

Varietals: 36% Pinotage, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon & 36% Merlot.

Colour: Dark Ruby red colour with bright edges.

Bouquet: Upfront Dark fruit combines well Spicy/cedar oak aromas at the end.

Tasting notes: Intense blackberry, cassis and plum flavours upon entry with delicate spice and cedar aromas from the new French oak. A big structured, well rounded and elegantly balanced Cape blend. Hints of mocha and dark chocolate compliment a great finish. This wine will age well for 10 – 15 years. An ideal match for lamb shank, oxtail or a South African game potjie.

Shiraz 60%, cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Cinxaut 7%, Grenache 5%, Viognier 5%, Mourvéder 3%

Having earned the nickname "The Big Easy" as much for his effortless swing as for his big heart and philanthropic efforts, Ernie Els is synonymous with all round excellence.  This wine embodies these values by delivering full flavour with gentle approachability.

Our flagship of the Big Easy range, spicy and filled with fresh fruit flavours leading to a soft, silky finish.  Enjoy with good food and grand company!

The first South African red wine to be internationally acclaimed one of the best 100 wines in the world for four consecutive years, Rust en Vrede is proud of our history and even more excited about our future. I invite you to visit Rust en Vrede, experience our wine and our food as a lifestyle and quality as an Estate of mind.