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Riebeek Cellars

Riebeek Cellars Shiraz

Name: Riebeek Cellars Shiraz
Brand: Riebeek Cellars
Price: null USD
Rating: 3.75 (0 reviews)

South Africa, Swartland

Red wine

3.8

Expert Rating

3.2

Sometimes Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Riebeek Cellars Shiraz is a premium 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 Shiraz grape variety. The wine is made using traditional winemaking techniques, including handpicking and careful barrel aging, resulting in a rich and complex flavor profile. Riebeek Cellars Shiraz is known for its bold and spicy character, with notes of black pepper, dark fruit, and a hint of smokiness. It pairs well with hearty meat dishes and is a must-try for any red wine lover.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Riebeek Cellars Shiraz is a full-bodied, powerful red wine.Its nose is bursting with blackberry and cassis aromas, complemented by subtle hints of spice, tobacco, and cedar. On the palate, the wine is richly textured and juicy, with flavors of ripe blackberry, currant, and plum, balanced by a subtle earthiness and hints of pepper and clove. The finish is long and lingering, with a pleasant tannic structure that adds complexity. Enjoy this Shiraz with a hearty stew or barbecued meats.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2027

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Shiraz/Syrah

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

3.2

0 Reviews