Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2025 / 750ml | ≈ $8.52Original ZAR 140.00≈ €7.58 · £6.40 | www.rietvallei.co.za ↗ |
2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.83%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
pH 3.07
Total Acidity 7.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Region Robertson
Soil Lime rich red karoo soil
Orientation Southeast
Vine Age 1997
Lees Aging 3 months
Serving Temperature 7-10°C · 45-50°F
Closure Screwcap
Production Details The Sauvignon Blanc vines were planted in 1997 on a southeast facing slope in lime rich red Karoo soil. The Sauvignon Blanc grapes were picked at two stages of ripeness. The first part was picked around 17 to 18 °B, and the second part at 21 to 23 °B. The juice was cold-settled, fermented with specially cultivated wine yeasts at 12°C, and left on fine lees for another three months.
Tasting Notes
Nose: passion fruit, grapefruit, freshly cut grass, capsicum
Palate: flinty, minerally, ripe green figs, fresh, zesty, crisp finish
Food Pairing seafood, poultry dishes
Vintages
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.63%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.16
Total Acidity 8.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Region Robertson
Soil Lime rich red karoo soil
Orientation Southeast
Vine Age 1997
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Lees Aging 3 months
Serving Temperature 18°C · 64°F
Closure Screwcap
Production Details The Sauvignon Blanc vines were planted in 1997 on a southeast facing slope in lime rich red Karoo soil. The grapes were harvested by machine between 02:00 am and 10:00 am in two-stage harvests. In the cellar, skin contact was given for a couple of hours, only free-run juice was used, fermentation was controlled at 12°C, and the wine spent another three months on fine lees.
Tasting Notes
Nose: passion fruit, grapefruit, freshly cut grass, capsicum
Palate: flinty, minerally, ripe green figs, fresh acidity, zesty, crisp finish
Food Pairing pizzas, pasta, game, red meat
Producer Information
Website
Address
Route 62, Robertson, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)23 626 3596
Email
Owner
Burger Family