Tolchards Wine Brochure 2023 - Magazine - Page 221
SOUTH AFRICA - 221
OPPOSITE
ABOVE
KRAA L BAY
SHIRA Z
MILE S M O SS O P
CA BER N E T SAUV I G N O N
It was in 1941, during the tumult of
World War II, that nine farmers banded
together to found Riebeek Cellars on
the foothills of the majestic Kasteelberg
mountains. Generations later, their creation,
now the Riebeek Valley Wine Company
continues to innovate through the finest
quality wine with provenance. Here only the
toughest vines and people thrive against the
odds of difficult climatic conditions.
Miles (pictured) has been making his own
wine since 2004 and until 2018 also held
the position of head winemaker at Tokara.
In the past few years, he has expanded
both his production and range and now,
after leaving Tokara, is solely focused
on his own wines. Miles has a very simple
approach which starts with sourcing
the best grapes from the best vineyards
and picking them at the right time.
A lustrous blend of Shiraz, with a touch
of Cinsault and Mourvedre, brings an array
of ripe berries on the nose which follows
through to a juicy, well structured palate
with a smooth finish. An approachable, light
South African red wine for easy drinking.
Production is limited to 80 tons and
focuses on Chenin Blanc and Cabernet
Sauvignon. These are truly handcrafted
and wonderful wines which bring all the
joy and instant pleasure of warmer climate
wines together with the elegance and
complexity of French wines.
