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Hands-on-Harvest 2010
February 2010
Esteanna
Wacky Wine 2009
July 2009
February 2009
 

2009 MICHELANGELO AWARDS
At the 2009 Michelangelo International Wine Awards, Rietvallei was awarded six medals, which included one double gold, three gold and two Silver.

It was the Juanita Cabernet Sauvignon Rose 2008 that walked away with the double gold award, once again proving the consistent quality of this wine.

Gold Medals were awarded to:
· Special Select Chardonnay 2009
· Classic Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
· Classic Estate Chenin Blanc 2009

Silver Medals were awarded to:
· Classic Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2009
· Special Select Sauvignon Blanc 2009

   
NEW RELEASE: SPECIAL SELECT ESTEANNA
Rietvallei Estéanna is our first Top End Bordeaux Blend (Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Petit Verdot 2007) and is named after Kobus Burger’s two daughters, Esté and Annie.

This special blend matured in French oak for 18 months and was bottled in limited quantities with only 500 (x 6) cases produced.

Rietvallei Esteanna is full-bodied and complex flavoured with excellent fruit and wood integration. A lot of work in the vineyard and minimal interference in the cellar allows this wine to express its terroir to the fullest.

Cape Wine Master, Ginette de Fleuriot describes the Esteanna 2007 as follows: Deep, ruby red in colour. Expressive cherry and cassis aromas on the nose with delicate hints of violets. On the palate, the cherry flavours persist with just a hint of vanilla and cedar and a good lift of acidity. The tannins are sumptuous making this is a well-rounded wine which is showing beautifully in its youth but which has the structure and fruit to mature for a good 4-6 years. Enjoyable on its own, this wine will pair beautifully with rare roast beef or lamb and with more complex dishes of feathered game.
   
 
JOHN B AWARDS
Our John B Range has recently received wonderful ratings by The Wine Enthusiast Magazine, USA.

John B Sauvignon Blanc/Colombar 2008:
88 Points (equivalent of a Gold Medal)

John B Cabernet Sauvignon/Tinta Barocca 2007: Best Buy
   
SPECIAL SELECT SAUVIGNON BLANC:
2008 WINE MAGAZINE TOP 10
In 2007, WINE magazine’s annual Sauvignon Blanc category review doubled as the inaugural TOPS at SPAR Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 Awards. This year the wines under review jumped to 186 entries. "There can be no doubt that Sauvignon Blanc is the white variety of the moment," Christian Eedes, Wine Magazine.


Rietvallei Estate is proud to have been selected one of the top 10 Sauvignon Blancs entered. Wine Magazine descibes the wine as 'grassy with bright acidity but also lots of juicy fruit'.


Wine lovers can sample the Top 10 Sauvignon Blanc at public tastings to be held in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban in January and early February 2009. For more information visit www.winemag.co.za.
   
WINE & TRADE EVENTS
Event Date More information
Robertson Hands-on Harvest 27 - 28 February '10 www.handsonharvest.com
Cheese Festival - Bien Donne, Simondium   more info
Jo’Burg Wine Show – Gallagher Estate   www.wineshow.co.za
Robertson Wacky Wine Weekend   www.wackywineweekend.com
High Street Winter Festival – Durbanville    
Spargs Wine Show – East London   more info
Oyster Festival – Knysna   www.oysterfestival.co.za
Mercury Wine Week – Durban    
Gastronomica – Knysna   www.gastronomicakny.co.za
Robertson Slow   www.robertsonslow.com
Robertson Wine on the River   www.wineonriver.com
   
 
RIETVALLEI WINE ESTATE | P.O. BOX 386 | ROBERTSON | 6705 | SOUTH AFRICA
Tel: +27 (0) 23 626 3596 | Fax: +27 (0) 23 626 4514 | info@rietvallei.co.za| view map
Business Hours : Monday - Friday: 08:30 - 17:00 | Saturday & Public Holidays: 10:00 - 14h00