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MEET THE WHOLE TEAM AT RIEBEEK VALLEY AND CO<br />
THE DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT AT RIEBEEK VALLEY & CO IS WHAT<br />
CREATES FUTURE GENERATIONS AND CONSISTENT QUALITY<br />
Leading the charge within Riebeek Valley Wine Co’s premium cellar is the fearless Sheree<br />
Nothnagel, whose tenure reflects the company’s remarkable journey from its cooperative<br />
roots to its status as a dynamic entity. Reflecting on this transformation, Sheree remarks<br />
on the profound changes in winemaking styles and the transition from a cooperative to a<br />
family-owned company in 2018.<br />
“Family remains integral to their ethos,” she affirms, “with 22 families spanning multiple<br />
generations still owning the company.”<br />
For Sheree and the team, modernity isn’t merely about state-of-the-art equipment but<br />
encompasses a forward-thinking approach to winemaking. This ethos culminated in establishing<br />
the boutique cellar, filling a market void, and positioning the company as a one-stop<br />
destination for premium wines and services.<br />
“While the boutique cellar focuses on premium wines and services, the bigger cellar focuses<br />
on larger projects. We also have a logistics department where we can store wine, label, wax,<br />
assist with exports, etc. We can provide clients with grapes or bulk wine that they can bottle<br />
under their own labels.”<br />
The RAAR Shiraz Carbonic Maceration 2023 (90) with its burst of violets, red berry fruit,<br />
perfumed nuances and grippy, lengthy finish and the RAAR skin contact Chenin Blanc 2023<br />
(93) with its alluring yellow fruit and pithy, rich aftertaste, intrigued the Gilbert & Gaillard<br />
tasting panel. In its youth, the Kasteelberg Syrah 2023 (91) left a profound impression with<br />
its spicy character and immense longevity.<br />
Sheree’s passion for winemaking extends beyond crafting exceptional wines; she sees herself<br />
as a mentor, sharing her expertise with aspiring winemakers during harvests and beyond.<br />
Her dedication to nurturing talent underscores the wine community’s collaborative spirit.<br />
44 SPRING 2024 • GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE FRENCH EXPERTS ON WINE
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