Allée Bleue

Starlette Blanc white blend

This is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, and Grenache Blanc. There is a mixture of pineapple, ripe guava, granadilla, pear and fresh forest aromas and flavors on the nose and palate.  Grapes were hand harvested. Blending took place after fermentation.  

Starlette Rouge red blend

This is a blend of Pinotage, Cab Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz.  It has a bouquet of mocha java coffee, almonds and cherry tobacco; and a palate of peppery and spicy cold meats, cinnamon and smoky fruit cake flavors. Grapes were hand harvested, oaked for 9 months, and rough filtered. 

Chenin Blanc

This Chenin Blanc has intense aromas and flavors of pineapple, ripe papaya, peaches and apricots. It is a creamy, full bodied wine with a lengthy finish.  Grapes were hand harvested, cooled, sorted, de-stemmed, crushed and pressed, then fermented in stainless steel tanks. Half of the wine spent 7 months in new French oak barrels after fermentation.

Sauvignon Blanc

Aromas and flavors of fresh cut grass, green pepper and fresh straw, tropical fruit punch with granadilla, gooseberries, guava, papaya, melon and green figs. Grapes were hand harvested. Wine was left on the yeast lees until bottling.

Shiraz

A structured and well balanced wine with prominent white pepper, cherry, chocolate, violet, smoked cold meat and fresh tobacco aromas that follow through and linger on the palate. The grapes were harvested by hand, and the wine was aged in wood for 12 months. 

Cabernet/Merlot blend

This wine is a blend of 60-70% Cabernet and 40-30% Merlot.  The nose shows powerful aromas of fresh mint, fruit and spices; and the palate is of concentrated berries, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg, with a lingering dark cherry chocolate finish.  The grapes were harvested by hand, and the wine was aged in wood for 12 months.

L’Amour Toujours red blend

This wine is a blend of Cabernet, Merlot, Shiraz, and Grenache. It is an elegant, well-structured wine, with honey bush tea, rose petals, cedarwood and cloves on the nose; mocha chocolate, red berries, fruit and spices on the palate. Grapes were hand harvested separately, and the wine was aged in French oak.

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Juno

Rosé

This rosé is made from Pinotage grapes, and has a bright, attractive, deep salmon pink color, with floral tones and strawberries on the nose.  The palate is refreshingly crisp, with strawberry, ruby grapefruit, and watermelon. The wine is fruity but not sweet, and has a clean, crisp, dry finish that lingers.   

Chardonnay

Crisp, light-bodied, slightly wooded Chardonnay. Delicate notes of apple and lime. Complex mineral tones abound in a pleasantly lingering finish. 100% Chardonnay. 

Sauvignon Blanc

A crisp, tropical, unwooded Sauvignon Blanc, with layers of tropical fruit, gooseberry and hints of cut grass. A zesty, fruity acidity follows through on a long, attractive finish. 100% Sauvignon Blanc.

Shiraz

Medium-bodied, approachable, with some complexity.  Up-front palate of spices, plum, and berry, rounded off with a toffee and berry finish.

Cab/Shiraz/Merlot blend

A velvety, smooth red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz , and Merlot.  Well rounded with a concentration of intense fruit flavors leading into a full, ripe finish.  Fresh fruit and ripe berries on the nose.

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Le Riche

Chardonnay

This Chardonnay has a crisp, lemony freshness, balanced by lively acidity and firm structure on the palate.  Whole grape bunches were hand-selected, delicately pressed and then fermented in new French oak barrels. During the subsequent 4 months aging process, the barrels were regularly rolled to ensure flavor-enhancing lees contact and complexity.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Made from 100% Cabernet grapes, this wine has spicy oak and ripe cherry flavors, balanced by soft, elegant tannins with firm structure and a long lingering finish. 18 months barrel maturation before bottling.

Cabernet Reserve

A full-bodied wine that is remarkably aromatic with layers of clean, sweet, cedary oak. Supple, succulent, and rich on the palate.  The tannins are firm but not aggressive and there is underlying structure and fruit in the wine that promises even more complexity with further maturation in the bottle.  Reserve status is only endowed if the grapes and resulting wine measure up to exceptional standards. Hand-selected grapes from older, lower yielding vines are used. 24 months in French oak barrels (70% new).

Cabernet/Merlot

This Cab Merlot blend is medium-bodied, elegant, with subtle flavors, ample fruitiness and a dry finish.  The lower acid content of the larger Merlot berries contributes to the soft supple taste, and the small thick-skinned Cabernet grapes provide the tannins and firm structure. Fermented in open tanks. Matured in 225-liter French oak barrels (second fill) for 12 months. 

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Oak Valley

Chardonnay

This Chardonnay is well integrated and complex, with an elegant minerality. The wine is aged in French oak barrels, and is pale yellow with a tinge of green.  On the nose, there is white pear, grapefruit and lime; and the palate includes nutty wood flavors.  

Sauvignon Blanc

A well balanced wine with some tropical notes of litchi and passion fruit, and flavors of the crisp, cool climate where the grapes are grown.  Good acidity – crisp and invigorating on the palate.  Well rounded, with a big mouthfeel and lingering finish.  

The Oak Valley Blend (red blend)

This is a blend of Merlot, Cab Franc, and Cab Sauvignon, with Merlot being the dominant portion.  Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months.  Dark red color. Perfumed spiciness with berry fruits on the nose.  Good mouthfeel, with dusty tannins, balanced and integrated. 

Pinot Noir (very limited quantities)

This wine is made from grapes grown on a cool, south facing slope. The wine is aged for 9 months in French barrels.  The wine has a good color, and beautiful fruit expression showing cherries, strawberries and forest floor. The wine is well balanced, with a good tannin/acid structure. It is supremely elegant, with a delicate, silky finish. 

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Rietvallei

John B. Range:

John B white blend

This is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Colombar. The wine has a lovely floral bouquet with intense fruit flavors on the palate. A well balanced acidity makes for a zesty, long-lasting finish. A fresh, fruity dry wine for everyday enjoyment.

John B red blend

This is a blend of Cabernet and Tinta Barocca, oaked with French oak staves for several months before bottling. A wine with attractive fruit flavors on the nose, which also carry through nicely on the palate with a hint of spiciness. It is smooth and well balanced with a touch of toastiness and a lingering finish.

Classic Estate Range:

Chenin Blanc

This is a fruity, crisp Chenin Blanc with lovely floral aromas of dried apple and spicy sweets. The palate is full-bodied with a nice, balancing acidity, complemented with a lingering finish.

Chardonnay

This is a lightly oaked Chardonnay. Half is wood fermented and the rest made in a totally unwooded style. Blending of these two components leaves a very elegant, fruity Chardonnay. On the nose the wine has appealing roasted citrus aromas with vibrant and prominent lime flavors. On the palate it is well balanced with rich citrus flavors and notes of subtle oak and toast. The wine is complimented by a long-lasting finish.  Enjoyable when released, the wine has potential for further bottle maturation.

Riesling

A slightly sweet Rhine Riesling showing lots of fruit and a lively spiciness. The wine is well balanced by a firm acidity which lingers pleasantly on the palate. A lovely, fruity, light in alcohol, everyday and every occasion drinking wine.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Medium to full-bodied with a deep red, almost black, color. Lots of berry fruit flavors come through on the nose, with hints of coffee and bitter chocolate, ending with a noticeable toastiness and a soft touch of vanilla flavor. The fruity berry flavors are also evident on the palate with a good balance between fruit, tannin and wood. The wine is rounded off nicely with a subtle sweetness. Soft oak flavors and juicy tannins make for a satisfying finish. Matured for 7 months in French and American oak barrels.

Shiraz

Intense ruby red color, complex flavors of fruit and pepper, spicy and toasted oak flavors all well integrated. A full-bodied wine with pleasant ripe tannins and a smooth, lingering finish. Matured for 12 months in French and American oak barrels.

Red Muscadel

The red-gold color looks sparkling fresh in the glass. On the nose the Muscat flavor comes through strongly. This Muscadel fills your palate with its complexity and is characterized by its raisiny sweetness. The acidity compliments the wine and makes it even easier to enjoy. Additional bottle maturation will further enhance the flavors of this dessert wine. A traditional fire-side companion in winter, it is most enjoyable over crushed ice, with a fine chocolate dessert or noble cheeses.

Special Select/Single Vineyard Range:

Juanita Rosé

This is a lovely, fruity but dry rosé made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. A mixture of berry fruit flavors explode on the nose while the palate reveals a full-bodied wine and lingering finish.  This wine is named for Juanita Burger, the winemaker’s mother and matriarch of the Burger clan.

Special Select Chardonnay

This is a full-bodied, complex wine with excellent fruit and wood integration. Lots of work in the vineyard and minimal interference in the cellar allow this wine to express its terroir to the fullest. A complex nose with appealing roasted citrus aromas and vibrant lime and oak flavors. The palate is full and well balanced with rich citrus flavors, subtle oak and firm acid. The warm toastiness lingers to the end with a long-lasting, satisfying finish. Aged in French and American oak.

Special Select Sauvignon Blanc

This is a full-bodied, complex wine with excellent varietal expression. Elegant, lively and finely balanced, this Sauvignon Blanc has a core of crisp, flinty and mineral notes. Its vibrancy is amplified with nuances of ripe Cape gooseberry, a touch of capsicum and succulent grapefruit. The sleek mouth-feel, revealing hints of asparagus, culminates in an elegant, crisp and dry finish.

Special Select Cabernet Sauvignon

This is a full-bodied, complex wine with excellent fruit and wood integration.  A deep red, almost black color. Berry fruit flavors come through on the nose, with hints of coffee, mocha and bitter chocolate, ending with a noticeable toastiness and soft touch of vanilla flavor. The fruity berry flavors are also evident on the palate with a good balance between fruit, tannin and wood. The wine is rounded off nicely and the soft oak flavors and juicy tannins make for a satisfying finish. Aged in French and American oak.

Special Select Shiraz

This is a full-bodied, complex wine with excellent fruit and wood integration. A deep red, almost black color. A spicy mix of ripe fruit and white pepper flavors come through on the nose, with hints of coffee, mocha and bitter chocolate, ending with a noticeable toastiness and soft touch of vanilla flavor. These flavors also carry through on the pallet with a good balance between fruit, tannin and wood. Aged in French and American oak.

Muscadel 1908

This unique dessert wine is a Red Muscadel made exclusively from bush vines planted on Rietvallei Estate in 1908.  The Muscadel vines consist of approximately a quarter of a hectare and have a very low yield, resulting in excellent concentration of the fruit.  Muscadel was the first wine to be produced on the estate. The wine is still made according to the original recipe as set out by the first winemaker on Rietvallei, and passed down through the generations. The wine is deep red in color, full-bodied, rich, yet gentle. A floral bouquet comes through on the nose, with typical raisiny sweetness and an intense flavor that lingers on the palate and follows through on the finish. Additional bottle maturation gives excellent results.

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Slaley

Hunting Family Range (Slaley labels) – classic-style wines made to benefit from cellar maturation:

Slaley Chardonnay: (100% Chardonnay)

A lively Chardonnay showing smokiness, nuttiness and butterscotch on the nose. Primary fruit flavors of apple, apricot, pear, pineapple, tangerine and marmalade. A creamy texture with fresh acidity to lend balance.  10 months in wood – 90% French oak (65% new, 35% 2nd fill); 10% stainless steel tank matured on lees.

Slaley Cabernet Merlot

Blend of 65% Cabernet, 35% Merlot. Sweet floral and berry flavors, with hints of graphite. Savory and earthy. Silky palate with smooth and elegant tannins. Juicy and lean on the finish with pleasant cedar and oak flavors. 14 months in 100% French wood (40% new).

Slaley Shiraz

Aromas of violets, plums, blackberry, dark chocolate, and hints of mint on the nose. Silky smooth on the palate, full bodied with ripe red/ black cherry and plum flavors. 14 months in wood (53% new), 34% American.

Slaley Pinotage

Earthy flavors and a strong minerality with aromas of truffle, cigar box and leather. The tannins are firm and powerful, and the wine has typical Pinotage varietal characteristics of coffee, toffee, cedar and graphite.  Good acid coming through on the back palate. 12 months in wood (50% new oak) 27% American.

Broken Stone range – New World-style wines, fruit forward for everyday drinking:

Broken Stone Sauvignon Blanc

Aromas of green fig, grass and gooseberry.  Well balanced, with a good weighty middle palate and fresh lingering finish of lemon and lime aromas, with mineral undertones.

Broken Stone Cab/Shiraz/Merlot:

This blend has a mixture of flavors: grassy, green pepper from the Cabernet and Merlot and flinty and smoky flavors from the Shiraz.  Cabernet character of cedar and eucalyptus on the palate.  Finishes with pleasant spicy flavors of cloves and cinnamon.

Broken Stone Pinotage

Nose shows flavors of coffee, banana, toffee and a hint of coconut. The sweet spice, cinnamon, and smokiness of the wood follow through well with raspberry and strawberry, and finishes with coffee, toffee and chocolate.  Serve at cooler than room temperature.

Broken Stone Shiraz

Typical smoky and spicy aromas, with some ripe raspberries, cherries, vanilla and coffee.  Fresh fruit flavors of ripe plums, mulberry and black current with some eucalyptus. Some butterscotch and vanilla aromas from the American oak.  Good depth and complexity but very smooth and approachable.

"Social” Range – Slaley’s fun and whimsical range of wines priced for everyday enjoyment:  

“Shatot Planque”

Fruity red blend of Cabernet and Pinotage, made in a modern style. Sweet and savory spice, cinnamon, chocolate and red cherries. Aromas and flavors of creamy milk chocolate, spice and berries. 

“Shatot Plinque”

Dry but fruity rosé. Vibrant, ripe flavors of strawberry, cherry, raspberry and banana.     

“Lindsay’s Whimsy”

Red blend of Pinotage and Cabernet Sauvignon.  Aromas of vanilla, raspberry, red cherry, mulberry, plum, and herbs.  Flavors of black currant and plums. Soft wine with surprising complexity for this price range.

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Stony Brook