ROOIBERG STANDARD RANGE
ROOIBERG CHARDONNAY 2018
TASTING NOTE
This vibrant and elegant Chardonnay is gently oaked with French oak staves. It reveals peach blossom and pear-drop aromas, with fresh apple and citrus notes and lingering buttery tones on the aftertaste.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 14.01 RS: 4.2 pH: 3.43 TA: 5.6 VA: 0.38 SO2: 133 FSO2: 40
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 SAUVIGNON BLANC 2019
TASTING NOTE
This elegant fruity white wine is packed with tropical and passion fruit flavours, a touch of green fig and melon tones and gooseberry whiffs. Supple, juicy mouth feel, with a pleasant lingering finish. A Sauvignon Blanc with a presence.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 12.20 RS: 6.1 pH: 3.36 TA: 6.0 VA: 0.43 SO2: 113 FSO2: 46
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: White
Style: Dry
BLEND INFORMATION
100% Sauvignon Blanc
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Enjoy chilled as an aperitif or with fresh oysters, line fish, poultry, light pasta and vegetarian dishes, also goes well with gouda or parmesan cheese.
ROOIBERG CHENIN BLANC 2018
TASTING NOTE
A dry white wine that reveals pleasant pineapple and fruit salad flavours, with some delightful citrus notes and hints of dried apples and musk. Well balanced with a quince-like, fresh, zesty finish.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 13.03 RS: 4.6 pH: 3.25 TA: 5.4 VA: 0.37 SO2: 119 FSO2: 39
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: White
Style: Dry
Taste: Fruity
BLEND INFORMATION
100% Chenin Blanc
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Serve with rich seafood dishes such as seared Tuna with balsamic reduction, flame grilled line fish with lemon butter and grilled vegetable or mussels in a creamy white wine sauce, or with quiche, Thai foods or pasta salad.
ROOIBERG PINOTAGE ROSÈ 2019
TASTING NOTE
Floral bouquet with well balanced berry and red cherry flavours which linger on the palate.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 13.00 RS: 9.6 pH: 3.51 TA: 5.7 VA: 0.42 SO2:104 FSO2: 40
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: Rose
Style: Sweet
BLEND INFORMATION
100% Pinotage
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
This fresh and fruity Rosé is best enjoyed with chicken salads, paella and sweet and sour dishes.
ROOIBERG CAPE WHITE (COLOMBAR) 2019
TASTING NOTE
With its glowing golden-green colour, fresh honey and strong guava bouquet, as well as mouth-filling flavours of tropical fruit, it is a truly enjoyable wine.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 11.88 RS: 19.0 pH: 3.21 TA: 7.0 VA: 0.44 SO2: 117 FSO2: 40
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: White
Style: Semi Sweet
Body: Light
Taste: Fragrant
BLEND INFORMATION
100% Colombar
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Eat with a spicy chicken, a tasty pasta dish, or with salads, vegetarian or spicy Eastern dishes.
ROOIBERG BLANC NATURAL SWEET 2019
TASTING NOTE
Elegant, full-bodied natural sweet wine, revealing tropical fruit and attractive whiffs of muscat.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 10.25 RS: 43.5 pH: 3.43 TA: 5.9 VA: 0.21 SO2: 123 FSO2: 46
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: White
Style: Sweet
Body: Full
Taste: Fruity
BLEND INFORMATION
100% Muscat de Frontignan
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
For drinking on its own as a dessert wine or an excellent partner for desserts such as Malva pudding.
ROOIBERG ROSÉ NATURAL SWEET 2019
TASTING NOTE
An elegant, full-bodied natural sweet wine with a luminous, deep rose petal colour and a satiny texture. It reveals ripe red berries, tropical fruit and candy flavours, with a succulent palate and raspberry whiffs. The pleasant muscat aroma carries through to a lingering aftertaste.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 11.20 RS: 44.7 pH: 3.54 TA:5.6 VA: 0.34 SO2: 145 FSO2: 41
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: Rose
Style: Sweet
Body: Full
BLEND INFORMATION
100% Muscat de Frontignan
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
A suitable accompaniment to a variety of foods, including chicken and turkey, and some fish dishes.
ROOIBERG RED NATURAL SWEET 2018
TASTING NOTE
A delicious wine to sip on its own or to serve with strongly flavoured, well-matured cheese. Serve slightly chilled.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 9.95 RS: 44.5 pH: 3.46 TA: 5.6 VA: 0.42 SO2: 110 FSO2:44
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: Red
Style: Sweet
BLEND INFORMATION
Various
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Serve slightly chilled. Will complement meat and pasta dishes.
ROOIBERG MOUNTAIN RED 2018
TASTING NOTE
This is ideal for easy everyday drinking and is excellent value for money. A light, fruity blended wine.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 12.08% RS: 4.6g/l pH: 3.56 TA: 5.4 VA: 0.64 SO2: 94 FSO2: 37
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: Red
Style: Dry
BLEND INFORMATION
25 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 25 % Shiraz, 20 % Pinotage, 20 % Merlot, 10 % Other
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
An ideal companion with BBQ and other red meat dishes. Also lovely with smoked chicken, pasta with cheese, veal marsala or blue cheese
ROODEWYN
ROOIBERG CABERNET SAUVIGNON/MERLOT 2018
TASTING NOTE
Light-coloured, slightly earthy nose, easy glugging. It is a beautiful, complex wine with intense fruit concentration, with red berry flavours. Lingering finish.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 13.49 RS: 4.8 pH: 3.54 TA: 5.5 VA: 0.52 SO2: 92 FSO2: 37
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: Red
Style: Dry
BLEND INFORMATION
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Serve with pork stir fry, venison, grilled lamb, BBQ duck, chicken marsala, stuffed mushrooms, quesidillas or even chocolate truffles – a perfect combination.
ROOIBERG PINOTAGE 2018
TASTING NOTE
Rooiberg Pinotage has an attractive deep colour and the typical full-flavoured style of rich Pinotage. It has a complex cultivar character, mingling well with good woodiness. If enjoyed young, the fruity Pinotage bouquet can be fully appreciated, but it will develop a wide full flavour with further ageing.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 13.92% RS: 4.2g/l pH: 3.50 TA: 5.5 VA: 0.51 SO2: 111 FSO2: 42
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: Red
Style: Dry
BLEND INFORMATION
100% Pinotage
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Serve with pork stir fry, venison, grilled lamb, BBQ duck, chicken marsala, stuffed mushrooms, quesidillas or even chocolate truffles – a perfect combination.
ROOIBERG SHIRAZ 2018
TASTING NOTE
This is an elegant and flavoursome Shiraz with typical smoky aromas. The pleasant oak element adds additional flavour to a wine which is already extremely drinkable, but will benefit further from a few years in the bottle.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 14.46 RS: 4.3 pH: 3.57 TA: 5.5 VA: 0.48 SO2: 111 FSO2: 38
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: Rose
Style: Sweet
Body: Full
BLEND INFORMATION
100% Shiraz
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Enjoy with an oxtail and boletus stew or rich oxtail and Venison pie. A must with Roast lamb and caper.
ROOIBERG CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018
TASTING NOTE
This red wine reveals the typical cultivar characteristics, enhanced by maturation in new French oak. Its colour is that of deep garnet and the nose full of lovely berrylike flavours. A medium-bodied wine, it has beautiful depth of character which will ensure successful bottle ageing.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 13.49 RS: 3.3 pH: 3.43 TA: 5.8 VA: 0.48 SO2: 115 FSO2: 38
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: Red
Style: Dry
Body: Medium
BLEND INFORMATION
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Ideal with red meat, flavourful red pastas, lamb, strong cheeses such as Blue cheese, and dark chocolate.
ROOIBERG MERLOT 2018
TASTING NOTE
Full-bodied, wood-matured red wine. Lots of ripe sweet red fruits with soft tannins on the palate.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 14.14% RS: 2.1 pH: 3.56 TA: 5.7 VA: 0.51 SO2: 107 FSO2: 38
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: Red
Style: Dry
Body: Full
Taste: Fruity
BLEND INFORMATION
100% Merlot
AGEING POTENTIAL
5 Years
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Excellent companion for steak or beef, gnocchi, lamb with mint pan sauce, pork with caramelized onions and cheeses like parmesan and camembert.
ROOIBERG PREMIUM RANGE
ROOIBERG PREMIUM CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2015
TASTING NOTE
Dark and pleasant fruits ensure that these wines can be enjoyed for their traditional characteristics.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 13.98 RS: 3.7 g/L pH: 3.55 TA: 5.4 g/L VA: 0.38 g/L SO2: 143 FSO2: 29
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: Red
Style: Dry
Body: Full
BLEND INFORMATION
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Eminently a wine for red meat, especially beef and lamb, but much less for game. Strong cheeses like mature Cheddar, Roquefort, and Gorgonzola.
ROOIBERG PREMIUM PINOTAGE 2014
TASTING NOTE
Vibrant and youthful, a unique South African varietal wine, full-bodied and elegantly structured with deep berry characteristics and full velvet mouthfeel.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 14.15 RS: 2.8 pH: 3.50 TA: 6.3 VA: 0.60 SO2: 103 FSO2: 35
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: Red
Style: Dry
Body: Full
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 RESERVE WINES
ROOIBERG CAPE BLEND RESERVE 2015
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.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 14.5 RS: 3.7 pH: 3.53 TA: 5.7 VA: 0.39 SO2: 103 FSO2: 30
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: Red
Style: Dry
Body: Full
Taste: Fruity
BLEND INFORMATION
Pinotage – 34%, Shiraz – 33%, Cab Sauv – 33%
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Can be enjoyed with venison or mild lamb curry.
ROOIBERG CHARDONNAY RESERVE 2016
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.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 13.12 RS: 2.4 pH: 3.41 TA: 5.8 VA: 0.53 SO2: 99 FSO2: 33
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: White
Style: Dry
Body: Medium
Taste: Fruity
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 2017
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.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 14.68 RS: 3.2 pH: 3.59 TA: 5.2 VA: 0.49 SO2: 88 FSO2: 23
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: Red
Style: Dry
Body: Full
BLEND INFORMATION
100% Shiraz
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Accompany with smoked turkey, roasted pork loin, beef stew or ham with mustard.
ROOIBERG PINOTAGE RESERVE 2016
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.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 14.31 RS: 3.6 pH: 3.56 TA: 5.7 VA: 0.63 SO2: 114 FSO2: 23
ACCOLADES
2014 International Wine and Spirit Competion – Silver Medal
2014 Gold Wine Awards : Gold Medal
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: Red
Style: Dry
Body: Full
BLEND INFORMATION
100% Pinotage
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Accompany with smoked turkey, roasted pork loin, beef stew or ham with mustard.
ROOIBERG CABERNET SAUVIGNON RESERVE 2016
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.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 13.95 RS: 3.3 pH: 3.58 TA: 5.8 VA: 0.41 SO2: 113 FSO2: 25
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: Red
Style: Dry
Body: Full
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 RED CHAIR
ROOIBERG RED CHAIR SAUVIGNON BLANC 2018
TASTING NOTE
Red Chair Sauvignon Blanc exhibits lovely tropical flavours and is full on taste! As the tropical fruit lingers in your mouth, you will be sure to hurry to your next sip!
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 12.61 RS: 5.0 pH: 3.33 TA: 6.1 VA: 0.37 SO2: 127 FSO2: 43
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: White
Style: Dry
Body: Light
Taste: Fruity
BLEND INFORMATION
100% Sauvignon Blanc
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Drink on its own on a warm summer’s day or with light salads and cold meats.
ROOIBERG RED CHAIR PINOTAGE 2018
TASTING NOTE
Red Chair Coffee Pinotage shows a rich garnet colour with a mocha character on the nose, and plum and fruitcake flavours are evident in the lingering velvety aftertaste.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 13.85 RS: 4.4 pH: 3.49 TA: 5.6 VA: 0.56 SO2: 93 FSO2: 38
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: Red
Style: Dry
BLEND INFORMATION
100% Pinotage
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Accompany with roast venison, salmon and chocolate mousse.
ROOIBERG SPARKLING WINES
ROOIBERG BRUT SPARKLING WINE NV
TASTING NOTE
This vivacious, light, but dry sparkling wine, has hints of dried herbs and citrus tones and an exuberantly refreshing palate, expertly rounded in a completely dry aftertaste.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 12.2 RS: 10.87 pH: 3.27 TA: 6.45 VA: 0.4 SO2: 141 FSO2: 47
ACCOLADES
Best Value Awards 2010
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: Sparkling
Style: Dry
Body: Full
Taste: Fruity
BLEND INFORMATION
100% Sauvignon Blanc
AGEING POTENTIAL
1 year
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Servewellchilledasanaperitif,withcanapés, seafoodorsalads.
ROOIBERG FLAMINGO SPARKLING WINE NV
TASTING NOTE
This sparkling wine is an absolute delight for those with a sweeter tooth. It has a rich Muscadel grape fruitiness, enhanced by the zesty bubble, but lingering with gentle sweetness.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 10.75 RS: 48.35 pH: 3.26 TA: 6.45 VA: 0.46 SO2: 125 FSO2: 36
ACCOLADES
Best Value Awards 2010
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: Sparkling
Style: Sweet
BLEND INFORMATION
100% Pinotage
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Accompany with roast venison, salmon and chocolate mousse.
ROOIBERG DESSERT WINES
ROOIBERG RED MUSCADEL 2018
TASTING NOTE
An opulent sweet fortified wine of unfailingly high quality. Its colour is that of glowing garnet and the texture luscious and silky. Characteristic muscat flavours mingle beautifully with the taste of sun-dried raisins.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 16.18 RS: 226.1 pH: 3.46 TA: 4.8 VA: 0.15 SO2: 127 FSO2: 24
ACCOLADES
Best Value Awards 2010
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: Dessert
Style: Sweet
BLEND INFORMATION
100% Muscat de Frontignan
AGEING POTENTIAL
10 Years
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Enjoy as a dessert wine or with all cheeses and fruit as well as ice-cream and baked puddings.
ROOIBERG ALCOHOL FREE
ROOIBERG DOUX ALCOHOL FREE NV
TASTING NOTE
A sweet non-alcoholic sparkling drink with all the bright sparkle and fruity flavours of a true bubbly. A blend of Colombar and Hanepoot.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 0.0 RS: 150 pH: 3.10 TA: 6.5 VA: – SO2: 130 FSO2: 48
ACCOLADES
2013 Veritas Wine Awards – Bronze Medal
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: Sparkling
Style: Sweet
BLEND INFORMATION
80% Hanepoot, 20% Colombard
ROOIBERG DOUX ALCOHOL FREE NV
TASTING NOTE
A sweet non-alcoholic sparkling drink with all the bright sparkle and fruity flavours of a true bubbly. A blend of Colombar and Hanepoot.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 0.0 RS: 150 pH: 3.10 TA: 6.5 VA: – SO2: 130 FSO2: 48
ACCOLADES
2013 Veritas Wine Awards – Bronze Medal
CHARACTERISTICS
Type: Sparkling
Style: Sweet
BLEND INFORMATION
80% Hanepoot, 20% Colombard
THE GAME RESERVE CHENIN BLANC
TASTING NOTE
Delightful aromas of sweet juicy melon, pear and fragrant grapefruit. On the palate expect rich rewarding flavours of ripe tropical fruit and luscious citrus. Aromatic fruity and well rounded an elegant wine with soft silky texture and vibrant, fresh finish.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 13.43 % vol (0.3 % vol) RS: 2 g/L (0.5 g/L) pH: 3.44 (0.1) TA: 5.9 g/L (0.25)
THE GAME RESERVE PINOTAGE
TASTING NOTE
A ‘proudly South African’ cultivar exhibiting aromas of ripe cherry, strawberries and plums with ripe red berry fruit and spices on the palate. This full structured and well balanced wine rewards with a juicy but elegant mouthfeel and silky soft tannins.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 14.33 % vol (0.3 % vol) RS: 3.1 g/L (0.5 g/L) pH: 3.49 (0.1) TA: 5.7
THE GAME RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
TASTING NOTE
The wine has a great complexity of black berry fruit, dark chocolate, plums and tobacco spice on the nose. This wine has a rich, juicy entry supported by a dense fruit core and firm tannins. An elegant creamy palate leads to a long lingering finish.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 13.5 RS: 2.8 pH: 3.52 TA: 5.8
THE GAME RESERVE MERLOT
TASTING NOTE
The nose shows aromas of fresh cassis, black plums, violets and a minty character. succulent berry fruits and plum pudding nuances supported by spice and cedar wood flavours on the palate. A medium structured wine with elegant ripe tannins on the finish.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 14.00 RS: 2.7 pH: 3.42 TA: 5.7
THE GAME RESERVE CHARDONNAY
TASTING NOTE
Aromas of zesty citrus fruit, lemon curd and a hint of crushed oyster shell follow through to a palate redolent of fresh lemons, limes and grapefruit. The finish has a chalky minerality complemented by elegant, creamy oak tones.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 13.77 vol (0.3 % vol) RS: 2.2 g/L (0.5 g/L) pH: 3.46 (0.1) TA: 5.5 g/L (0.25 g/L)
THE GAME RESERVE SAUVIGNON BLANC
TASTING NOTE
This seductive Sauvignon Blanc oozes gooseberry and passion fruit, with notes of ripe figs, lemon grass and capsicum. Following through is a delicious concentration of tropical fruit, nettles and cut grass flavours on the palate. A versatile wine with crisp, lively acidity and a dusty pebble finish.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Alc: 12.8 % RS: 1.2 g/L pH: 3.51 TA: 6 g/L (0.25 g/L)