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Rijk's 2007 Private Cellar Reserve Chenin Blanc (Tulbagh)

Price $60

Though the fruit is starting to fade on this mature Chenin, it’s drinking quite beautifully now with rich notes of fresh butter, baked apple, clove-spiced orange and yellow florals on the nose. Peach pit, honeydew and orange oil flesh out the mouth, but the acid cuts through the weight and provides a clean cut to the spice-infused finish. Drink now. — L.B. (11/1/2011)

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Rijk's 2007 Reserve Pinotage (Tulbagh)

Price $75

With only 20 cases imported, this will be a tough find but it’s certainly well worth the hunt. This high-end Pinotage is lush and creamy, the oak-driven notes of dark chocolate and smoky cigar spice fusing seamlessly with the damson plum and dark berry preserve fruit center. Though dense and powerful, the long finish is surprisingly vibrant and spicy all at once. — L.B. (11/1/2011)

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Rijk's 2008 Private Cellar Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc (Coastal Region)

Price $40

Though sweeter aromas of melon, dried peach and apricot abound in the bouquet, the prominent acidity lifts the mouth and provides vibrancy to the rich fruit flavors on the palate. Woody spice and a touch of tannic astringency adds a nice texture to the finish. Drink now or through 2012. — L.B. (11/1/2011)

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Rijk's 2006 Private Cellar Pinotage (Tulbagh)

Price $55

With a satiny texture and softened tannins, this is a well-balanced Pinotage that’s ready for enjoyment now. Brambly dark berry, Asian spice and sweet mesquite smoke all abound on the nose and mouth, while the long finish carries the charred woody edge even further. — L.B. (11/1/2011)

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Rijk's 2009 Touch of Oak Chenin Blanc (Tulbagh)

Price $30

The touch of oak that’s promised on the label is delivered with subtle hints of almond and dusty spice. Otherwise, the wine is fresh and lively with assertive and zippy notes of green plum and underripe tropical fruit, all of which carry through to the mouthwatering finish. Drink now. — L.B. (11/1/2011)

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Rijk's 2007 Estate Syrah (Tulbagh)

Price $80

There’s a lot of earthy spice character to this wine, as assertive aromas of purple florals, whole cinnamon stick, nutmeg and clove are supported by a frame of small forest berries. Medium weight and round on the palate with a mulled boysenberry-flavored finish. — L.B. (3/1/2012)

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Rijk's 2009 Touch of Oak Pinotage (Tulbagh)

Price $40

Jammy black cherry and plum aromas and flavors are jazzed up by notes of licorice, bramble and sweet spice. The structure is tight with gripping tannins and medium acidity that shows real staying power through the finish alongside a lovely sweet woody accent. — L.B. (12/15/2011)

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Rijk's 2009 Touch of Oak Shiraz (Tulbagh)

Price $40

Although the label reads “Touch of Oak,” this wine exhibits an assertive oak-driven character throughout that produces an overall sweet red cherry and berry profile. Medium weight with light tannins, it’s easy to drink now. — L.B. (3/1/2012)

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Estate Private Cellar Private Cellar Barrel Fermented Private Cellar Reserve Reserve Touch of Oak

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Chenin Blanc Pinotage Shiraz Syrah

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