With majestic sunsets and the occasional cool breeze, it’s a perfect setting to taste some of the finest wines in Robertson!
The Rivergold farm is situated in Bonnievale, Robertson Valley, home to some of the best wines in South Africa. All Rivergold wines are handcrafted with minimal intervention production methods used.
Site specific, single vineyard wines
The source of our water originates from the Du Toits Kloof and Ceres mountain ranges and flows into the Brandvlei Dam that is then channelled down to our valley. We use this fresh water for our micro irrigation system.
RiverGold Wines
RiverGold Sauvignon BlancOur Sauvignon Blanc vineyards grow in alluvial (river) soil which is perfect for this varietal. This wine exhibits green figs, gooseberries and guavas on the nose with more prominent capsicum and flinty aromas developing as it ages. The palate is fresh, crispy with a lingering refreshing aftertaste. This wine can be aged for up to 6 years. |
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RiverGold ChardonnayAll our white wines are matured in French oak barrels, which results in an elegant, full-body mouthfeel on the palate. On the nose it exhibits citrus and vanilla notes, with a crisp and fruit driven palate. |
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RiverGold Chenin BlancMatured in French oak barrels and kept on the lees for 10 months, this is a complex and multi-layered wine. It grows in rich clay soil, and exhibits peaches and citrus on the nose. As it ages, flavours of honey and stewed fruit comes through on the palate. This wine can be aged for up to 7 years. |
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RiverGold ShirazThe Shiraz vineyard situated on rocky limestone, which brings unique red berry and vegetative characteristics to this wine. On the nose it exhibits strawberries, hints of spice and some herbaciousness. The palate is rich and fruit driven. |
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RiverGold MerlotMatured in French oak barrels for 12 months, this wine exhibits blackcurrants, pencil shavings and herbal qualities on the nose. The palate is rich and elegant, driven by black fruit flavours. This is a wine that is ready to drink now, but will age for another 10 years. |