Rietvallei 2018 Harvest Report

The harvest on Rietvallei Wine Estate in Robertson started on the 18th of January with the Sauvignon Blanc and finished with the last Cabernet Sauvignon on the 17thof April 2018.

What a harvest! The longest one that winemaker and owner Kobus Burger has ever experienced – 13 weeks in total.

Despite the drought, frost and fruit lost to sun-burn the family farm has been blessed yet again. A smaller crop, but most definitely one of optimal quality. The small berries, is definitely a signature of this vintage, which has resulted in fruit of high concentration in both flavour and colour. According to Kobus he can’t remember when last he saw reds with such an awesome colour.

Allot of exciting 2018 vintage wines to look out for this year and Rietvallei cannot wait to share this with you!

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