Cultivar:100% Chenin BlancVintage:2011
“Wine of Origin”:
SwartlandCellar:Riebeek Wine Cellars, Riebeek KasteelWine Maker:Eric SaaymanViticulturist:Hanno van SchalkwykVineyard:
No irrigation – “bosstok” and supplementary irrigated trellised vines
Production:8 - 15 tons per hectareHarvest detail:Early in February at an average of 22,5° BallingCellar Treatment:Only free run juice was used. After settling and acid adjustment, it was inoculated withselected yeast. Fermentation was colder than usual to capture upfront fruit flavours. Twospecially selected tanks were blended and bottled early to enjoy as fresh as possible.Tasting notes: As the unofficial drink of the Riebeek Valley, the Riebeek Chenin Blanc is the perfect everyday wine that offers uncomplicated quality for the novice and connoisseur alike.Packed withupfront tropical fruit, the nose charms with an abundance of guava and gooseberries. Thepallets follows through with fruit flavours, balanced by a crisp acid to ensure a fresh and fruitystyle of wine.Serve:At any occasion or simply enjoy a glass on its own with friends. Ageing:Drink now or within a year.Release date:Apr-11 Alcohol:12.09%Residual Sugar:2.9Total Acidity:6pH:3.45RIEBEEK CHENIN BLANC
RIEBEEK SAUVIGNON BLANC
Cultivar: Sauvignon BlancVintage: 2011“Wine of Origin:” SwartlandCellar: Riebeek Wine Cellar, Riebeek Kasteel, Riebeek ValleyWine Maker: Eric SaaymanViticulturist: Hanno van SchalkwykVineyard: Supplmentary irrigated trellised vinesProduction: 9 tons per hectareHarvest detail: February at an average of 22° BallingCellar Treatment:Treated as reductive as possible. After fermentation wascompleted, various vineyards were blended to obtain the bestcharacteristics of both.Tasting notes:Made in a definite herbaceous style, this Sauvignon Blanc alsooffers tropical undertones of gooseberries that add fruit to thepalate. Well-balanced with zesty acids, every glassful is freshand crisp and perfect for warm summer days.Serve: At any occasion or simply a glass on its own with good friends Ageing:Drink now or within a year Release date: May-10 Alcohol: 12,52%Residual Sugar: 3,3Total Acidity: 5,8pH: 3,47
RIEBEEK CHARDONNAY
Cultivar: ChardonnayVintage: 2010“Wine of Origin:” SwartlandCellar: Riebeek Wine Cellar, Riebeek Kasteel, Riebeek ValleyWine Maker: Eric SaaymanViticulturist: Hanno van SchalkwykVineyard: Supplementary irrigationProduction: 10-12 tons per hectareHarvest detail: mid to end February at about 24° BallingCellar Treatment:Free run juice was used. After settling and acid adjustment, it wasinoculated with selected yeast. Fermentation temperature stayedbetween 13-14 degree Celsius. Wine was left on lees for fewmonths prior to bottling to enhance the flavour.Tasting notes:This unwooded style of Chardonnay offers an accessible wine withthe body of the Chardonnay grape but without the oak and butteryflavours often associated with this cultivar. The colour is a brilliantgreen-gold and the style is dry but fruity. The nose has exceptionaltropical flavours that follow through in a pallet with a well-roundedfinish of lingering citrus.Serve: Slightly chilled with rich food or on its own. Ageing:Drink now or within 2 years of vintage.Release date: Sept. 2010Number of cases: 3500 x 6 Alcohol: 14,47%Residual Sugar: 1.1g/lTotal Acidity: 6.0g/lpH: 3,67
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