Notes of: Raspberry

Notes of: Strawberry

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Smoky

Notes of: Licorice

Notes of: Vanilla

Riebeek Cellars

Riebeek Cellars Pinotage

South Africa, Swartland

Red wine

3.5

Expert Rating

3.4

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Riebeek Cellars Pinotage is a fruity red wine produced by Riebeek Cellars, a renowned winery located in the Riebeek Valley appellation of South Africa. The vineyards are situated on the slopes of the Kasteelberg mountain range, which provides ideal growing conditions for the Pinotage grape variety. The wine is made using traditional winemaking techniques, including handpicking and careful sorting of the grapes. The resulting wine is a rich and fruity expression of Pinotage, with notes of dark fruit, spice, and a hint of smokiness. It is a perfect accompaniment to hearty meat dishes and strong cheeses.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Riebeek Cellars Pinotage is a vibrant and fruity wine with aromas of ripe blackberries and cherries, complemented by a hint of smoky oak.On the palate, it has a smooth and silky texture, with flavors of blackberries, cherries, and a hint of pepper and spice. The finish is long and lingering, with a delicious combination of fruit and oak. This is an excellent example of a South African Pinotage and is sure to please.

EXPERT RATING

3.5

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Generous

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Smooth

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Firm

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinotage

ORIGINS

Winery: Riebeek Cellars

Region: Swartland

Nestled in the heart of South Africa's Western Cape, the Swartland wine region is quickly becoming one of the country's most exciting and dynamic wine-producing areas. With its unique combination of topography, climate, and grape varieties, Swartland is producing some of the most interesting and complex wines in the country. Swartland has a long and storied history of winemaking, with the first vines planted in the area in the late 1600s. The region was officially recognized as a wine-producing area in the early 1900s, and since then, it has become one of the most important wine-producing regions in South Africa.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.4

0 Review