Western Slopes
This wine is made from grapes from our Riebeeks Rivier farm in the Swartland . This farm is situated on the slopes of the Riebeek Kasteel Mountains on the Malmesbury side with our vineyards on southern and western slopes. This wine is from the western slopes where there is more shale in the soil . The combination of slope and soil , culminates into this feminine and layered wine with lots of vibrancy and red fruit style red blend.
This wine is a blend which consists mostly of Shiraz, and other varietals from this slope includes Grenache and Carignan. These vineyards produce a small bunch with concentrated flavours and delicate ,yet firm structure. These grapes are hand- sorted and fermented. They are barrel aged in 4th and 5th fill 225L barrels for 16 —18 months then bottle aged for 3 years.
Western Slopes
This wine is made from grapes from our Riebeeks Rivier farm in the Swartland . This farm is situated on the slopes of the Riebeek Kasteel Mountains on the Malmesbury side with our vineyards on southern and western slopes. This wine is from the western slopes where there is more shale in the soil . The combination of slope and soil , culminates into this feminine and layered wine with lots of vibrancy and red fruit style red blend.
This wine is a blend which consists mostly of Shiraz, and other varietals from this slope includes Grenache and Carignan. These vineyards produce a small bunch with concentrated flavours and delicate ,yet firm structure. These grapes are hand- sorted and fermented. They are barrel aged in 2nd and 3rd fill 225L barrels for 12 —14 months then bottle aged for 3 years.
Western Slopes
This wine is made from grapes from our Riebeeks Rivier farm in the Swartland . This farm is situated on the slopes of the Riebeek kasteel mountains on the Malmesbury side with our vineyards on Southern and Western slopes. This wine is from the Western slopes where there is more Schale in the soil . The combination of slope and soil , culminates into this feminine and layered wine with lots of vibrancy and red fruit style red blend.
This wine is a Blend which consists mostly out of Shiraz, and other varietals from this slope includes Grenache and Carrignan. These vineyards produce a small bunch with consentrated flavours and delicate ,yet firm structure. These grapes are hand- sorted and fermented, they are barrel aged in 2nd and 3rd fill 225L barrels for 12 —14 months. Then bottle aged for 3 years.
Tasting Note
Beautiful perfume of violets with hints of walnut and a salty liquorice undertone. A touch of white pepper ads an enticing dimensions of spice. Clear minerality on the pallet fades into plush and elegant tannins. The palate is prominent with red fruit and bright raspberries, underpinned by light notes of French oak.
Rainfall
645.2mm
Harvest
19 February - 5 March 2015
Origin of Fruit
Riebeeksrivier
Soil type
Decomposed shale
Yield
9 ton/ha
Tasting Notes
Very typical aromas of plum and white pepper on the bouquet. The wine announces itself gently, with softly rounded and juicy red and black fruits. Spice too. This wine is about texture: satin smooth yet velvety and cosseting. Pliable and supple but with a notable core holding it firm. Although a subtle cedar flavour is apparent, it doesn't overwhelm, just knits harmoniously. Elegant and refined but approachable, it lingers long.
Average Temperature
17.6°C
Rainfall
743.46mm
Harvesting
20/02/2014 - 04/03/2014
Origin of Fruit
Riebeeksrivier (Swartland)
Soil Type
Shale
Yield
7ton/ha
Tasting Notes
Appealing aromas of spicy fruitcake, black cherry, blackcurrant and cedar. A nuanced, layered and silky textured palate which abounds with richly ripe black fruits - cherry, blackcur-rant, cassis - tempered by harmonious oak which is superbly integrated, making for a harmonious whole. There are cigarbox and spice notes apparent too, along with an inky depth of flavour. Overall, it's a refined and elegant wine with silky tannins, a plush opulence and a long, lingering aftertaste.
Average Temperature
16.98°C
Rainfall
995.17mm
Harvesting
22/02/2013 - 05/03/2013
Origin of Fruit
Riebeeksrivier (Swartland)
Soil Type
Schale
Yield
7ton/ha
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