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Estate: Riebeek Cellars

From this cellar the message is ‘an exceptional red wine year’, particularly for shiraz . Ripeness at low sugar levels resulted in wines with slightly lower alcohols, report Zakkie Bester and Eric Saayman. Malbec and petit verdot were produced on a commercial scale for the first time, and the chenin looks ‘exceptionally good’. They planted the first 15ha of sauvignon, and this year they’ll harvest a maiden viognier. Riebeek is one of the partners in Cape Coastal Wines, a new marketing company set up to increase exports, initially to the US (their Few Good Men range already flies there). An empowerment project will see 150 farm and cellar workers in joint-ownership of a newly developed wine farm.

Riebeek Cellars Pinotage 2007  Charred wood nose from oak chipping; light savouriness; muscular yet elegant for its 14% alc. R35.50 p/bottle for 6 or R35.50 R33.00 p/bottle for 12 - VAT @ 14% Included More wines from Riebeek Cellars... 6 bottles12 bottles18 bottles24 bottles30 bottles36 bottles42 bottles        Riebeek Cellars Shiraz Reserve 2006  A complex wine offering the upfront fruit of a new world Shiraz with smoky nuances from barrel maturation, without compromising elegance. Intense ruby in the glass, the nose does not disappoint with dark berries complimented by an array of spice. The pallet follows through with fruit and vanilla, all well-balanced, smooth and sensual. R71.00 p/bottle for 6 or R71.00 R66.00 p/bottle for 12 - VAT @ 14% Included More wines from Riebeek Cellars... 6 bottles12 bottles18 bottles24 bottles30 bottles36 bottles42 bottles        Riebeek Cellars Pinotage Limtied Release 2005  Fine typicity with savoury nuance, 05 full of flavour & enough dry tannins for few years ageing. R77.50 p/bottle for 6 or R77.50 R72.00 p/bottle for 12 - VAT @ 14% Included More wines from Riebeek Cellars... 6 bottles12 bottles18 bottles24 bottles30 bottles36 bottles42 bottles

Riebeek Cellars Merlot 2009  This elegant, dry red wine has distinctive red berry flavours and a subtle grassy aroma that follows through on a smooth pallet to offer a classic well-rounded and easily accessible style of Merlot. R41.00 p/bottle for 6 or R41.00 R38.00 p/bottle for 12 - VAT @ 14% Included More wines from Riebeek Cellars... 6 bottles12 bottles18 bottles24 bottles30 bottles36 bottles42 bottles        Riebeek Cellars Chenin Blanc Reserve 2007  Complex nose of upfront tropical fruit such as guava and whiffs of citrus, enhanced by good French cooperage. The pallet follows through with fruit and oak in perfect harmony for a lingering taste sensation. R41.50 p/bottle for 6 or R41.50 R38.50 p/bottle for 12 - VAT @ 14% Included More wines from Riebeek Cellars... 6 bottles12 bottles18 bottles24 bottles30 bottles36 bottles42 bottles        Riebeek Cellars Kasteelberg Methode Cap Classique 2004  MCC with equal pinot blanc, pinot noir & touch chardonnay. Appealing toasty & citurs richness. R105.00 p/bottle for 6 R97.50 p/bottle for 12 - VAT @ 14% Included More wines from Riebeek Cellars... 6 bottles12 bottles18 bottles24 bottles30 bottles36 bottles42 bottles