RAAR Grenache Blanc

Fish, goat’s cheese, citrus salad

Low yield, bush-vine Grenache Blanc on well-drained sandy soil.

Barrel aging on the fine lees for 8 months adds texture and mid palate weight.

Minimal intervention winemaking is key to showcase the expressive character from this vineyard. Handharvested and whole bunch pressed, the Grenache Blanc is thereafter wild fermented in older 300L French oak barrels. Barrel aging on the fine lees for 8 months adds texture and mid palate weight.

Riebeek Valley Wine Company, established in 1941, produces a selection of own brands. Kasteelberg is the flagship range and consists of an elegant Swartland Chenin Blanc and Syrah. RAAR is Riebeek Valley Wine Co’s experimental range, allowing our Winemakers to push boundaries with techniques like carbonic maceration and skin contact. Wines of amazing quality for everyday enjoyment is showcased through the Riebeek Cellars Collection range. In addition, we offer a range of services including crushing, filtration, wine storage, blending, bottling and distribution.