RAAR Petite Sirah

Beef, Lamb, Game (deer, venison), Mushrooms

Bush-vine Petite Sirah, planted 2009, in weathered granite soil just outside of Malmesbury.

Hand harvested Petite Sirah with 30% whole bunch clusters was cold soaked for 2 days before being wild fermented in open-top stainless-steel tanks; followed by two weeks of extended skin contact. The wine was pressed into 300L older French oak barrels to mature for 8 months prior to bottling.

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.