Rust en Vrede Wine Estate

Peter Pentz

4 weeks ago

Rust & Vrede is an iconic wine estate in the Stellenbosch region, and I went for their famous Winemaker’s Lunch. You have a choice between two cuts of steak or salmon, and it is absolutely divine. From the moment you arrive and are greeted by the host, everything feels special: crisp white linen, different glasses for each wine, excellent service and, of course, exceptional wine. I had some of the best steak I’ve had in a very long time, perfectly paired with Rust en Vrede Estate. I left full, happy, and appropriately enough, filled with rus en vrede (rest and peace).

Joe Botha

a month ago

The drive out is scenic enough to count as part of the outing. Consistently excellent for a steak lunch — it delivers every visit, which is rarer than it should be. The reds are seriously good and pair properly with what's on the plate. Beautiful setting to spend an afternoon in.

David Cacik

2 months ago

Walking through the door of Rust en Vrede you can feel and see a bit of more noblesse than other wineries in the area. The service, quality and the wines live up to the initial expectations. Simple and powerful - same as the wine variety selection (syrah, cabsav, merlot only). Will try the restaurant too next time - there were quite a lot of diners on a monday lunch. Lovely experience.

sIIcAnton

4 months ago

Our connection to Rust en Vrede is very special. We have been there twice now and it never ceases to amaze us. The wines are obviously superb, but the restaurant itself is a masterpiece. Our evenings were perfect and we are already counting down to our next visit in November. This place is a must for anyone visiting South Africa. For those who love fine dining and great wine, this is a sacred site. The service is what truly sets it apart. It is rare to find such a balance of professionalism and genuine warmth. We had amazing conversations and felt completely at home. Simply incredible.

Alessandro Cipriano

6 months ago

We had a wonderful dinner at Rust en Vrede Wine Estate. The dishes were creative and beautifully presented, and the wines were excellent. The young team was incredibly friendly and attentive. A fantastic fine dining experience in Stellenbosch – we would happily come back.