Winery - Rietvallei Estate Wine
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This exuberant Chenin, with its crisp aromas of apple and tropical fruits, offers a delicious balance of refreshing fruit flavors with a balanced acidity. Full-bodied but easydrinking, the wine has a lingering, clean finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Some handsome, dense fruit shows through this wine’s overall rather inky, toasty facade. Oaky? Yes, but a black beauty with a still healthy, positive Shiraz fruit presence, right through the long, even finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a sophisticated Chardonnay that balances vibrant fruit flavors with light, spicy oak. Lime and citrus on the nose are backed by flavors of rounded fruit and a toasty wooded character. Understated and elegant, but with a lingering finish, this wine makes an impact because it gets everything right in a memorable way.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A distinctive sweet wine that’s labeled red but is more rosé in color. Deep floral aromas open to a rich but not cloying palate of strawberry, caramel and chocolate flavors. Very ripe, and smoothly textured with a long finish, this can work either as an apéritif or a dessert drink.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A dry, four-grape white blend (Chenin Blanc, Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay) with citrus-mineral-hay aromas. The palate is similar, and reminiscent of some Italian Pinot Biancos. Finishes clean, with some lemony notes. A decent quaff, with a somewhat unique composition.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This Shiraz-dominated (70%) blend is a bit darker than one might anticipate, with black currant liqueur, pepper, anise and plum skins taking center stage in the profile. Well-balanced with medium dusty tannins and a lingering finish infused with toasty oak spice. Try pairing with braised short ribs or spiced lamb loin.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Immediately attractive on the nose and follows through in the mouth with notes of pink florals, wild strawberry and juicy ripe peach. Fresh and easy with a light texture and clean finish. Try with feta and orzo stuffed grilled tomatoes or roasted eggplant.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
An interesting blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Tinta Barocca, this is a light and fruit-forward wine that’s easy pleasing and very drinkable. Notes of red berries and plum unfold throughout, with a touch of smoke on the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A light-weight red with good fruit-acid balance and some even, dusty tannins. Displays a rather neo-Tuscan profile—the fruit is sour cherry, with dry leather tones. Not typical Cabernet, but with individual character.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
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.
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