{"product_id":"rietvallei-estate","title":"The Estate 2016","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003eWINEMAKER’S COMMENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis complex blend of 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Shiraz 15% Petit Verdot, 12% Tinta Barocca, 12% Cinsault, 10% Roobernet and 3% Cabernet Franc is truly a unique wine, representing all that is Rietvallei Estate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/0008\/5987\/files\/Rietvallei-Estate-2016.pdf?v=1739624373\" title=\"Rietvallei Estate 2016\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDOWNLOAD FACTSHEET\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003eAWARDS \u0026amp; RATINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"awards\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2016 VINTAGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 Michelangelo International Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Awards: Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 SA Terroir Wine Awards: Top Red Blend: Robertson \u0026amp; Swellendam District\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 National Wine Challenge: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2020 Hong Kong International Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Competition: Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2020 Michelangelo International Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Awards: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouth African vineyards aren’t bound by a tightly controlled appellation system as found in some European countries. Local viticulturists are free to cultivate and explore any varieties that may best express the diversity and potential of their soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the vineyards are planted in the rich calcareous soils of the Robertson valley. The vines are trellised and under drip-irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKobus was curious to see what distinctive blend might be created from a vintage that was fixed in time and place as if by decree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 18 March 2016, a limited number of cases of grapes were hand-picked from each cultivar of Rietvallei’s prized vineyards, roughly in proportion to their acreage on the farm. The grapes were then all fermented together in a single tank and matured for 36 months in 300-liter French oak barrels. After bottling a further 12 months of bottle maturation was allowed before final packaging and release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003eFOOD PAIRING \u0026amp; SERVING SUGGESTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully elegant wine goes with anything hearty, wholesome and rich that can range from seafood to red meat. Serve at room temperature (18°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResidual Sugar: 3.5 g\/l\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 13.84 %\u003cbr\u003eAcidity: 6.0 g\/l\u003cbr\u003ePH: 3.44 VA: 0.75 g\/l\u003cbr\u003eTotal Extract: 34.2 g\/l\u003cbr\u003eTotal SO2: 121 mg\/l\u003cbr\u003eFree SO2: 16 mg\/l\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003ePACKAGING DETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle volume: 750ml\u003cbr\u003eCase size: 6 x 750ml\u003cbr\u003ePallet size: \/NA\u003cbr\u003eCase weight: \/NA\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Natural Cork\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rietvallei Wine Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51466457940274,"sku":null,"price":880.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/7234\/9490\/files\/RietvalleiEstate.png?v=1783865794","url":"https:\/\/zarleeah.com\/products\/rietvallei-estate","provider":"zarleeah","version":"1.0","type":"link"}