SALAD PAIRINGS A VISIT TO ROBERTSON’S RIETVALLEI

‘Rietvallei invites guests to sit on the spacious porch overlooking the luscious lawns, the beautiful garden and breath-taking views of the Langeberg mountains while enjoying delicious award- winning wines.’

RIETVALLEI The Magic of

Discovering the ART OF WINEMAKING since 1864

One of South Africa’s oldest family owned wine estates, you’ll nd Rietvallei in the picturesque town of Robertson. Owned and run by the Burger family, from generation to generation, the art of storytelling has long been an intricate part this family. Now in its sixth generation, Rietvallei celebrates 150 years of ownership under one family.

1. THE LOCATION

Rietvallei lies in the Klaas Voogds ward–about eight kilometers east of Robertson town towards Little Karoo. is region’s unique soil structure and climatic in uences make it an ideal location for wine grape cultivation. Intimate knowledge of these soils, understanding is actively involved in the business and manages the Manor house and venue facilities. In 2004, Kobus had his rst harvest at Rietvallei as the winemaker and from then onwards he slowly developed Rietvallei’s portfolio to the wide variety of ranges and wines it has today

the interaction between nature and vine, and visionary winemaking practices, lie at the heart of Rietvallei’s premier winemaking over generations.

2. THE HISTORY

e farm was bought in 1864 by Alewyn Burger for his son Jacobus Francois. Koos Burger farmed the estate for many years and was 70 years old when he planted a Muscadel vineyard on the farm in 1908— today the oldest of its kind in South Africa.

3. THE FAMILY

Kobus is the sixth generation Burger on the Estate and current CEO and winemaker. He and his wife Elizabeth have two daughters and twin boys. Elizabeth

4. THE VENUE

e farm’s manor house has now been beautifully transformed into the new venue for o ces, tastings and functions. e classic, modern-country style house has a warm and comfortable ambiance, which was carefully preserved in the renovation process.

Rietvallei invites guests to sit on the spacious porch overlooking the luscious

lawns, the beautiful garden and breathtaking views of the Langeberg mountains while enjoying delicious award-winning wines.

5. TASTINGS

All of Rietvallei’s wines are available for tasting and partner perfectly with their delicious cheese platter lled with a combination of fresh, aged, so and hard cheeses. e farm also o ers an exclusive chocolate pairing experience, where six of their Rietvallei classic wines are matched with six Belgian chocolate creations.

6. RIEVALLEI’S WINES

Over the years, wines are carefully selected and positioned, slowly building Rietvallei’s portfolio. Today the estate produces four di erent ranges of wine while collecting various awards and accolades from all over the world.

THE HERITAGE COLLECTION

• Rietvallei Estate 2016: A complex blend of

Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Petit Verdot, and

Cabernet Franc. • JMB Cabernet Franc 2016: Intense aromas of blackcurrent and plums backed by the toasty oak flavours.

• Estéanna Cab Franc, Cab Sav & Petit

Verdot 2016: Expressive cherry and cassis aromas with delicate hints of violets. • Dark Cin (Cinsualt) 2019: Dark, earthy blackberry fruit with hints of chocolate and a spicy freshness. • JMB Chardonnay 2019: A full-bodied, barrel-fermented Chardonnay with rich citrus aromas with spicy, toasted oak notes. • Estéanna Sauvignon Blanc 2020: Fullbodied with aromas of passionfruit, grapefruit, green fig and a touch of capsicum. • 1908 Muscadel 2018 : A fortified Red

Muscadel exclusively made from old bush vines planted in 1908.

THE CLASSIC COLLECTION

• Cabernet Sauvignon 2017: Red and blackberry fruit infused with cherry and cassis and hints of coffee. • Shiraz 2018: An elegant Shiraz with a good mix of spicy toasted oak and berry fruit, pleasant ripe tannins, and a smooth, lingering aftertaste. • Classic Chardonnay 2019: Rich and creamy with a good balance between fruit, oak, and acidity and finishes with a lingering aftertaste.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.RIETVALLEI.CO.ZA OR EMAIL INFO@RIETVALLEI.CO.ZA • Natural Unwooded Chardonnay 2019: An unwooded Chardonnay with flavours of fresh citrus and orange blossom. The palate reveals green apple flavours and is full-bodied with good balancing acidity. • Sauvignon Blanc 2020: Vibrant and zesty with expressive passion fruit and grapefruit, freshly cut grass, and a touch of capsicum. • Chenin Blanc 2020: This is a dry but fruity

Chenin Blanc with intense aromas of dried apple, fresh citrus, and a touch of oak spice. • Red Muscadel 2018: A floral, Muscat bouquet comes through on the nose, with typical raisiny sweetness and an intense rich flavour that lingers on the palate.