9 Gold awards at the Vitis Vinifera
9 Gold Awards at Vitis Vinifera
We’re so excited to announce that we’ve just earned NINE gold medals at the 2024 Vitis Vinifera Awards! This competition, renowned for recognizing outstanding quality in the wine world, has once again highlighted the dedication and passion that go into every bottle we produce. A heartfelt thank you to all who support us on this journey. Come and taste our gold-worthy wines and celebrate this achievement with us!
The list of award winning wines:
Rietvallei Chardonnay 2023
Rietvallei Calcrete Chardonnay 2024
Rietvallei Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Rietvallei JMB Cabernet Franc 2016
Rietvallei JMB Cabernet Franc 2019
Rietvallei Estéanna 2009
Rietvallei Estéanna 2019
Rietvallei Red Muscadel 2019
Rietvallei 1908 Muscadel 2021
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92 points scored by Tim Atkin
We are thrilled to announce that our Rietvallei Calcrete Chardonnay 2023 has been awarded an impressive 92 points in Tim Atkin’s highly-anticipated 2024 South Africa Special Report!
Tim Atkin, a renowned Master of Wine, is globally recognized for his expert palate and detailed scoring system. Each year, wines are rigorously assessed based on quality, balance, and complexity. Scoring 92 points reflects the skill and passion that goes into creating our Calcrete, making it a must-try for Chardonnay lovers!
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Double Gold at the Michelangelo Wine Awards 2024
We’re thrilled to announce that our John B Sauvignon Blanc 2024 has been awarded a prestigious Double Gold Medal at the Michelangelo Wine Awards! This remarkable honor signifies a score of 93 out of a possible 100 points—or higher—truly showcasing the excellence of this vintage.
Adding to our excitement, our John B Merlot 2023 has also earned a Gold Medal at this esteemed competition. The Michelangelo Wine Awards is one of the most respected wine competitions in the Southern Hemisphere, known for its international panel of judges who recognize the very best in winemaking.
We’re proud to see our wines shining on this global stage!
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For the second consecutive year JMB Cabernet Franc 2019 awarded national Winner
We’re thrilled to announce that our JMB Cabernet Franc 2019 has, for the second consecutive year, been honored as the National Winner at the Terroir Awards 2024!
The Terroir Wine Awards celebrate the finest wines shaped by unique soil and climatic factors across various regions. Only wines certified as single-vineyard wine, estate-produced wine and wine from a ward or district not divided into more than one ward, are judged, making it one of the most exclusive wine competitions in the world. The Rietvallei Chardonnay 2023 and Estéanna Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc 2019 were awarded as regional winners.
We are truly honored by this prestigious recognition and remain dedicated to consistently upholding this standard of excellence.
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Stylish label refinement for Rietvallei
At the occasion of Rietvallei Wine Estate celebrating 160 years in the hands of the Burger family, the revamp of its wine labels is a most befitting step to pay tribute to the estate’s rich history and remarkable achievements.
Subtle as these design changes may be, they meticulously match the refined character of the product in the bottle, which has launched this Robertson Wine Valley winery on a rising curve of recognition and accolades at the country’s foremost showdowns of wine quality and character in recent times.
This carefully devised measure is introduced in various stages for the estate’s respective wine ranges, with the Rietvallei Estate Portfolio – incorporating both the Heritage and Classic Collections – being the first in line, to be followed in due course by the John B and Stonedale brands.
As one of South Africa’s oldest family-owned wineries, Rietvallei is paying tribute to its 160 years’ existence, passionately driven by the Burger family for six generations since 1864 here at the heart of this picturesque and dynamic wine valley.
The design is elegant and sophisticated, subtly incorporating historic elements like vintage fonts, gold foiling and intricate detailing, enhanced by refined debossing. These features harmoniously blend into a contemporary look, while the natural uncoated paper adds a touch of old-world charm.
These beautiful labels were once again created by Haumann Smal Design Studio, aptly capturing Rietvallei’s dedication to preserving its heritage while embracing modern aesthetics.
Said owner-winemaker Kobus Burger, “It’s more than just a visual upgrade; this new face symbolises our journey and commitment to quality, making a powerful statement about the estate’s place in the past, present, and future in winemaking.”
Racking in more Top 100 awards
Rietvallei Wine Estate has maintained its impressive track record in this year’s National Wine Challenge, clinching three coveted Double Platinum Awards – also known as Top 100 winners – and three Double Golds, with several of their well-awarded stalwarts bringing their side again and the newly released Calcrete Chardonnay immediately proving its mettle.
The Double Platinum winners (Top 100) winners are Rietvallei 1908 Muscadel 2021, Rietvallei Calcrete Chardonnay 2023 and Rietvallei JMB Cabernet Franc 2019. Double Gold was awarded to Rietvallei Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Rietvallei Shiraz 2021 and Rietvallei Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, while the Rietvallei Estate 2016 (red blend) and Rietvallei Estéanna Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc 2019 delivered a Double Silver each.
Said owner-winemaker Kobus Burger of this Robertson Valley wine estate – which this year celebrates 160 years under the Burger family’s ownership – “The three Double Platinum winners are very special ones for us.
The 1908 Muscadel is from the oldest Muscat de Frontignan vineyard in the country and probably the world. And it’s also great that the Calcrete Chardonnay receives this recognition at the early stage of this whole limestone-influenced Calcrete project – and shorty on the heels of winning a silver at the 2024 Chardonnay du Monde competition in Burgundy – particularly satisfying at such an international platform.
“At the same time, the JMB Cabernet Franc can always be relied on to show its consistent high standard in any competition.
Kobus added that the three Gold winners are the estate’s focus wines, part of its Classic Collection range launched some years ago, the Chardonnay having been their first cultivar wine. This was followed by Sauvignon Blanc and then Cabernet Sauvignon, which was also the first red wine before the Shiraz as next red. “Such good acknowledgement for our focus wines!”
These latest accolades mean that Rietvallei Wine Estate has garnered 14 Double Platinum Awards – or Top 100 SA listings –and 10 Double Golds in the National Wine Challenge in the past five years.
