Cinsaut    Bonnievale

Bonnievale The River Collection Cinsault Rose 2023

We made this wine in the style typical to the South of France and the result this vintage is again pure enjoyment in a bottle. It’s sprightly and dry, aromatic and refreshing. The nose and palate speak of summer berries and sunshine.

 

100% Cinsault
Alc: 12.5  RS: 2.7  pH: 3.40  TA: 5.3
Rose • Dry • Fruity •
This wine’s personality makes it a real winner when served with seafood or crisp garden salads.
Alternatively, as an aperitif – always slightly chilled.

Chardonnay    Bonnievale

Bonnievale The River Collection Chardonnay 2023

Pure aromas of citrus and peach unfurl from every glass of this delightful, delicate River Collection Chardonnay 2023. In the mouth, they shine even brighter and are joined on the pleasing finish by tones of sundried fruit.
100% Chardonnay
Alc: 13  RS: 3.4  pH: 3.62  TA: 5.6
White • Dry • Medium • Fruity •
This wine is delicious on its own when served slightly chilled, but pairs wonderfully with hearty curries, creamy pasta dishes and salads.

Cabernet Sauvignon    Robertson

Bonnievale The River Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Balance is the calling card of this classic, refined River Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2021. Intense aromas of ripe red and blackberries are accompanied by shades of vanilla that roll through to the palate. Gentle tannins, expressive fruit and judicious oak maturation, deliver a heavenly velvet finish.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alc: 13.50  RS: 3.20  pH: 3.52  TA: 6.10
Red • Dry • Medium • Fruity •
Cabernet Sauvignon always pairs well with red meat and this wine is a classic example. It’s particularly a delight with well-prepared venison.

Chardonnay    Bonnievale

Bonnievale Limited Release Chardonnay 2023

This wine opens with a crescendo of lime and grapefruit on the nose. On the crisp and fresh palate, they join a chorus of flintiness with the slightest hint of oak. The wine spent seven months in French oak, which has delivered sublime integration and a beautifully, round mouthfeel. The finish is protracted and satisfying.
100% Chardonnay
Alc: 13.5  RS: 1.9  pH: 3.55  TA: 5.8
White • Dry • Medium • Fruity •
Always serve this wine slightly chilled. It is wonderful on its own as an aperitif, but also shines when presented with dishes of duck, pork and matured cheeses.

Sauvignon Blanc    Bonnievale

Bonnievale The River Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Fresh and crisp like a sunny winter’s morning, this wine shows a hint of flintiness behind a splendid array of tropical fruit. The character is sustained on the palate, balanced by a subtle herbaceous note, and extends to a long, satisfying finish.
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Alc: 14  RS: 1.4  pH: 3.5  TA: 5.3
White • Dry • Medium • Fruity •
This wine should ideally be slightly chilled when served. It is fantastically refreshing on its own, but pairs very well with seafood, including sushi.

Chenin Blanc    Bonnievale

Bonnievale The River Collection Chenin Blanc 2023

This wine is a superb example of South African Chenin blanc. It is bracingly crisp on the palate and bright in the glass, exhibiting a dance of floral and fruity aromas that reverberate on the palate. As for the finish, it remains memorable long after the last sip.
100% Chenin Blanc
Alc: 13  RS: 4.4  pH: 5.5  TA: 5.5
White • Dry • Medium • Fruity •
Presented slightly chilled, this wine performs spectacularly on its own although it makes a wonderful dance partner to white meat dishes of chicken, fish, and pork.

Cabernet Sauvignon    Bonnievale

Bonnievale Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

A classic, refined expression that we love for its intense character of ripe red- fruit and blackberries. Soft tannins underpin its balance and beautiful integration of wood and fruit.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alc: 13.72  RS: 2.3  pH: 3.60  TA: 5.9
Red • Dry • Full • Fruity •
Cabernet Sauvignon always pairs well with red meat and this wine is a classic example. It’s particularly a delight with well-prepared venison.

Cabernet Sauvignon    Bonnievale

Bonnievale The River Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2021

This wine has a loyal following and for good reason. Its hallmarks are a mouth-watering combination of ripe berry flavours with vanilla on an ethereal backdrop of fine herbs. The combination creates a rich, satisfying taste and extended finish.
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot
Alc: 13.5  RS: 3.6  pH: 3.66  TA: 5.3
Red • Dry • Medium • Herbaceous •
Creamy pastas and red meat dishes both pair very well with this exceptional blend.

Shiraz    Bonnievale

Bonnievale The River Collection Shiraz 2021

Typical of Shiraz from this area, this mouth-watering vintage of Bonnievale Shiraz is spicy and earthy, with notes of dark fruit underpinned by butterscotch and hints of coffee. It’s a symphony that flows onto the palate, lingering before extending into a long and memorable finish.
100% Shiraz
Alc: 14  RS: 2.9  pH: 3.63  TA: 5
Red • Dry • Medium • Fragrant •
Enjoy meaty stews such as traditional South African potjie.

Pinotage    Bonnievale

Bonnievale The River Collection Pinotage 2021

This wine marries exquisite notes of ripe plums, cherries, and red berries. Together, they cascade onto the palate in soft juiciness. Fine tannin and good, mid-palate weight are hallmarks of the wine, which concludes in a long, earthy finish.
100% Pinotage
Alc: 14.0  RS: 4.6  pH: 3.49  TA: 5.4
Red • Off Dry • Medium • Fruity •
Great on its own, this wine also rises to full glory with lamb cutlets and other red meat dishes.

Merlot    Bonnievale

Bonnievale The River Collection Merlot 2021

This Merlot shows pure, red, and blackberry fruit underpinned by delicious aroma and flavour.
100% Merlot
Alc: 14  RS: 3.0  pH: 3.66  TA: 5.7
Red • Dry • Medium • Fruity •
Enjoy with chicken, beef stews and steak.

Shiraz    Bonnievale

Bonnievale The River Collection Sweet Shiraz NV

This full, robust wine never fails to surprise and delight. Its sweetness comes from the types of spice that emerge in the glass. Think cinnamon and vanilla, with a touch of clove, on a bed of dark, ripe berry fruit. There’s fine balance on the palate, which delivers a long and lingering finish.
100% Shiraz
Alc: 13  RS: 46.1  pH: 3.5  TA: 5.2
Red • Sweet • Full • Fragrant •
This wine’s intriguingly sweet and spicy style makes it very enjoyable to sip on its own, but also in partnership with dishes of stew and curry.

Sauvignon Blanc    Bonnievale

Bonnievale The Vale Sauvignon Blanc Brut

If you enjoy Sauvignon Blanc, you’ll love The Vale Sauvignon Blanc Brut off-dry sparkler. Plenty of zing is complemented by delicious, elegant undertones of tropical fruit. Abundant bubbles enliven the experience, all the way through the enduring finish.
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Alc: 12.5  RS: 11  pH: 3.52  TA: 5.3
Sparkling • Off Dry • Light • Fragrant •
Does anyone need an excuse to crack open a bottle of bubbly? Definitely not with this wine, which is perfect for most occasions – even as an ingredient to a classic Mimosa. With food, it’s great with creamy pasta.

Cinsaut    Bonnievale

Bonnievale The Vale Cinsault Brut Rosé

This is a succulent sparkling wine characterised by crisp elegance and Cinsault’s typical fruit characters. Delicate strings of pearl-like bubbles are the allure, giving velvet seductiveness to the palate.

100% Cinsault
Alc: 12  RS: 11  pH: 3.19  TA: 6.8
Rose • Off Dry • Light • Fruity •
Any occasion becomes an event when this sparkler is opened. It’s great on its own, served with canapés, but also as a partner to seafood and crisp garden salads.