ROOIBERG RESERVE WINES
ROOIBERG CHARDONNAY RESERVE 2023
TASTING NOTE
This wine exhibits classic Chardonnay varietal characteristics – bright fruit flavours and balanced acidity. Lemony flavours; complex, tropical and citrus aromas with vibrant buttery tones. Sweetish entry, deep fruit flavours and full-bodied. Lovely richness from nine months lees-ageing. Crisp acidity with long finish.
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: White
Style: Dry
BLEND INFORMATION
100% Chardonnay
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Can be enjoyed with crumbed fish, fried calamari, chicken casseroles and roast pork with apple sauce, as well as turkey and veal.
ROOIBERG SHIRAZ RESERVE 2022
TASTING NOTE
This flagship wine of our Reserve Selection is an opulent, full-bodied wine, displaying rich, concentrated spicy and black pepper flavours, heightened by ageing in French oak. A touch of liquorice contributes to a pleasingly lingering finish.
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: Red
Style: Dry
BLEND INFORMATION
100% Shiraz
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Accompany with smoked turkey, roasted pork loin, beef stew or ham with mustard.
ROOIBERG PINOTAGE RESERVE 2022
TASTING NOTE
All the effort in the vineyard and cellar creates a wine with an intense ruby red colour. On the palate, delightful banana flavours and charms of strawberry, redcurrant and blackberry. This is supported by subtle vanilla notes from ageing in new barrels.
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: Red
Style: Dry
BLEND INFORMATION
100% Pinotage
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Accompany with smoked turkey, roasted pork loin, beef stew or ham with mustard.
ROOIBERG CABERNET SAUVIGNON RESERVE 2022
TASTING NOTE
This flagship wine of our Reserve Selection is a rich, intense wine with a beautiful deep ruby colour. Careful maturation in French oak ensures dimensions of discreet dark chocolate and coffee richness on the palate.
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: Red
Style: Dry
BLEND INFORMATION
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
This is really a wine for red meat, especially beef and lamb, but much less for game. Strong cheeses like mature Cheddar, Roquefort, and Gorgonzola.
ROOIBERG CAPE BLEND RESERVE 2022
TASTING NOTE
This wine is the pride of Rooiberg – handcrafted and blended by our own award winning winemakers, with specific attention to keeping the noble red varietals well balanced and structured. This wine is specific in nature and represents a true Cape Blend.
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: Red
Style: Dry
BLEND INFORMATION
50 % Pinotage
30 % Cabernet Sauvignon
20 % Shiraz
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Can be enjoyed with venison or mild lamb curry.