Wine in Swartland

A wine that’s as beautiful as Cape Town itself. 100% handpicked Chenin Blanc grown in South Africa’s famous Swartland region. Made using a blend of grapes that come from a diverse collection of Swartland soils, with each piece of land putting its own mark on the final product. Made for those warm sunny days that don’t seem to end.

A rhone style blend crafted from vineyards dotted throughout South Africa’s Coastal Region & made with little intervention in the cellar to give you that, “I just put a piece of South Africa on my table tonight,” kind of feeling.

Grenache – Syrah – Mourvedre blend – commonly known by the acronym GSM – are the particular specialty of the southern Rhone Valley in France. GSM wines, which have been readily adopted by the New World, are rich, full bodied and leathery, and are characterized by flavors of dark fruit and spice. Grenache, which contributes spice, red fruit and alcohol to the blend, where as Mourvedre, gives tannins, color and length to the wine and Syrah gives its structure and dark fruit. Only part of the blend is aged in oak so the bright red fruit comes through but it is not jammy. A definite 'every day' kind of wine.

As the unofficial drink of the Riebeek Valley, the Riebeek Chenin Blanc is the perfect every day wine that offers uncomplicated quality for the novice and connoisseur alike. Packed with upfront tropical fruit, the nose charms with an abundance of guava and gooseberries. The pallets follows through with fruit flavours, balanced by a crisp acid to ensure a fresh and fruity style of wine. Grapes came from both bosstok and trellised vines with some of the vineyards as old as 46 years. Fermentation was done at lower than usual temperatures to capture the fresh fruit flavours. Very accessible and suited to almost every occasion, the Riebeek Chenin Blanc never disappoints.

The complex nose offers a brooding compote of dark berry fruit, black olives, perfume and spice. The blackberries, young berries, brambles, and violets of the nose follow through onto a full, round palate with intense notes of allspice, liquorice and black pepper. The mid-palate is concentrated and focused, yet austere and lithe at the same time. The wine is savoury, almost Rhône-like in style with integrated acidity and firm, fine-grained tannins to balance, offering structure and great ageability. The spicy finish endures with hints of cloves, nutmeg and cardamom and subtle garrigue nuances.

Light golden wheat colour. Layered expressions of citrus and tropical fruit with subtle layers of honey and almonds in the background. Balanced and superbly structured, the flavours are complimented by a delicate minerality.

Inspiration for this name comes from a breed of local pigs in South Africa and “Kolbroek” in Afrikaans, is my mother tongue. This Syrah might have the name of a pig, however it can be as elegant as a gorgeous woman walking down Loop Street in high heels. Kolbroek consists of 2 parcels on shale and gravel soils which complement each other well when blended.

Grapes for the Schist Chenin come from two parcels of Chenin Blanc planted in the stony Shale and Schist based soils of the Kasteelberg, aged 35 and 39 years old. These are the parcels of Chenin that gives the best expression of the Kasteelberg’s terroir – density and structure – but with a decent balance of acidity. Lemon-straw in colour, this wine has a nose of ripe citrus fruits, cream and cloves. The palate is full and broad with a creamy texture, great structure and a fresh, clove-like finish. Best served at about 12 °C, this wine will show optimally if decanted when drunk within the first 3 years after bottling

Grapes for the 2015 Mullineux Schist Syrah were from a single parcel of sustainably farmed 19-year-old vines planted in the stony Shale and Schist soils of the Mullineux farm, Roundstone, on the Kasteelberg. This parcel of Syrah gives the best expression of the schist terroir – density and structure. Whole bunches are put into open-top 500L French oak barrels and foot stomped to release some juice. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and left on the skins for four weeks, with pigeage once per day. The Syrah is aged twelve months in 500L French oak barrels, 25% new, and then an additional nine months in 2nd fill foudre. 10 months of aging in bottle before release. ABV 13.5%, pH 3.78. 434 cases produced.

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An intriguing blend of old bush vine chenin blanc that gives weight and vibrant acidity to the wine, with 16% old vine clairette that adds an aromatic lift and 8% younger viognier that has had a period of skin contact to add additional flavour complexity and palate weight. The wines rich texture is further enhanced by extended aging in old oak barrels on the lees. This wine has the body to be a superb accompaniment for barbecued or fried fish and white meats.

This wine features a textured palate with balanced acidity, layers of yellow fruit and enticing aromas of whtie flowers, citrus, and spice. It is a beautiful accompaniment to chicken, pork, creamy pasta dishes, grilled salmon and other seafood

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Made from a blend of various vineyards to capture the best characteristics of each, the Riebeek Sauvignon Blanc is an easy-drinking and accessible white wine for everyday enjoyment. Made in a definite herbaceous style, this Sauvignon Blanc also offers undertones of gooseberries that add fruit to the palate. Well-balanced with zesty acids, every glassful is fresh and crisp and perfect for warm summer days.

This wine features a well-structured, medium-bodied palate with concentrated aromas of red berries, dark fruit, black olives, fynbos, and spice. It is a beautiful accompaniment to grilled & roast beef, rich stews, mildly spicy foods and game dishes

An irresistible juicy, naturally sweet rose, Montino Rose is a pretty cherry pink color, with tempting crushed strawberry and Turkish delight aromas that explode in succulent candied red berry flavors. It offers an abundant bouquet of red berries in a refreshing, sparkling style. Delightfully light, delicate and mouth-wateringly fruity.

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Our Kloof Street range is all about freshness, balance and great drinkability. Grapes for our Kloof Street Chenin Blanc come from vineyard parcels on a variety of soils in different parts of the Swartland. The wine is part tank and part barrel fermented.