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Critics Ratings

Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon 2012:
'Elegant restraint on this classically styled 2015 (4.5 stars, 92 pts). Sheathed power, firm fruit core still enveloped in fine-grained tannins. Deserves cellar time to show full potential. 15% new oak.' - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2018, 4*

'All Stellenbosch and 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, this is as good as it always is, expressing the variety to perfection in this part of the Cape. Dried herbs, some cinnamon spice, lovely perfume and notes of black tea and graphite, it has the backbone to age beautifully in bottle. Drink: 2015-20' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2015, 93/100

Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2012:
‘Following on 2011 with plush fruit, impressive complexity, 2012 showcases the Le Riche skill with Cabernet Sauvignon. Smoothly curvaceous with polished tannins, the wine extends beyond fruit to fennel, cigarbox, an array of spices. Take your time here.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2016, 4.5*

‘There’s slightly less new oak here than on the 2011 and I think the wine is better for it. The Le Riches have a gentler touch with Cabernet than almost anyone else in the Cape and this proves it. Classic Cabernet combining freshness with concentration, fruit weight with tannins. Drink: 2015-25.’ - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2015, 95/100

'Deep crimson. Rather distinctive savoury nose. High toned. Sophisticated. Very nice balance and slightly inky ambition. Still pretty youthful but admirable sophistication. Not at all simple and fruity! Very clean and appetising.' - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Jan 2015)