Platter South African Wine Guide 2011, 5 Star Award - Rijk's Shiraz 2005

Platter South African Wine Guide 2011, 5 Star Award - Rijk's Shiraz 2005


Winemaker Pierre Wahl was most pleased at receiving 5 stars
for his Rijk's Shiraz 2005 vintage.

Platter's Wine Guide is regarded as the most respected and most authoritative guide to South African wine.

In an interview Pierre commented “Our 2004 vintage received 4.5 stars, and now our latest release 2005 vintage was awarded 5 stars".

It was also the oldest vintage - 2005 – wine to receive
5 stars.

This confirms that the elegance, finesse, concentration of fruit and consistency in our older vintage wines are much appreciated by wine enthusiasts locally and internationally.

The wine was described as “a world class benchmark Shiraz”, and “an ambassador for South African Shiraz”.

All Rijk's Private Cellar current vintages received 4, 4½ or 5 Stars

Shiraz 2005
Pinotage touch of oak 2009
Pinotage 2006
Pinotage Reserve 2007
Bravado 2003
Chardonnay Reserve 2007
Chenin Blanc touch of oak 2009
Chenin Blanc 2008
Chenin Blanc Reserve 2007
Fascination 2008