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Rietvallei Estate Wine 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Robertson)
- $15
Coffee, cigarbox and mocha aromas and flavors characterize this Rietvallei red. Complex and assertive, the wine unfolds with a chewy but poised intensity. The lingering finish has a tobacco-like touch. Pair with smoked meats, rich stews.
— S.K.
(6/1/2009)
Rietvallei Estate Wine 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (Robertson)
- $19
This medium-bodied red offers elegant, approachable aromas of coffee, red berry and cinnamon spice on the nose, and balanced flavors of toasted wood spice, fruit and a touch of minerality. Poised but friendly, the fruit is juicy and the tannins soft.
— S.K.
(6/1/2008)
Rietvallei Estate Wine 2007 Sauvignon Blanc (Robertson)
- $15
Crisp and flinty flavors with a luscious offering of fig and juicy citrus give this white a complex kick. On the tongue, it offers a rounder, fuller experience, but the finish is clean and dry. A stylish wine with a zippy backbone.
— S.K.
(6/1/2008)
Rietvallei Estate Wine 2007 Natural Unwooded Chardonnay (Robertson)
- $15
Refreshing flowers and fruit lead on the nose of this impressive Chardonnay, followed by flavors of flowers, layered fruit and a clean, acidic edge. The wine has class and character and is a perfect food-pairing choice.
— S.K.
(9/1/2008)
Rietvallei Estate Wine 2008 John B. Sauvignon Blanc-Colombar White (Robertson)
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- $8
Fruity, floral and feminine, this cheerful white blends Sauvignon Blanc and Colombar. On the nose—lemon zest, minerals and tropical fruit—and on the palate, fruity but crisp citrus flavors are balanced by fresh acidity. Want a go-to summer white for everything from grilled seafood to Indian cuisine? Check this out.
— S.K.
(9/1/2009)
Rietvallei Estate Wine 2008 Sauvignon Blanc (Robertson)
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- $13
This easygoing white starts with a fresh nose of grapefruit, fig and flowers and leads into zesty but complex flavors of tropical fruit and citrus. Approachable and balanced, the wine will pair well with seafood and chicken dishes.
— S.K.
(6/1/2009)
Rietvallei Estate Wine 2007 Juanita Rosé Cabernet Sauvignon (Robertson)
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- $19
Fresh, fruity and charming, this rosé offers full-bodied flavors of strawberry and spice that are balanced and complex. A step above the typical flirty rosé, the wine gives style and substance and will handle heartier dishes—think Moroccan tagine or grilled, spiced fish.
— S.K.
(3/1/2009)
Rietvallei Estate Wine 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon (Robertson)
- $15
Grown in the Robertson region, this full-bodied wine has a bright berry nose with hints of woodsy spice, and on the palate offers chocolate, coffee, some leather and toasted oak. It’s an elegant wine with ample structure—very good on its own or when paired with heartier dishes like steak or venison.
— S.K.
(3/1/2007)
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