Author Archives: Neville

Elegance, finesse, complexity and concentration of fruit are the hallmarks of the wines of Rijk’s Private Cellar. We produce fine food wines to satisfy the sophisticated palate of wine enthusiasts from around the world. Rijk’s Private Cellar Pinotage 2007 takes the … Continue reading →

John Platter Wine Guide 5 Star Award – Rijk’s Shiraz 2005 Winemaker Pierre Wahl was most pleased at receiving 5 stars for our Rijk’s Shiraz 2005 vintage. Platter’s Wine Guide is regarded as the “bible” of South African wine. In an … Continue reading →

Rijk’s Private Cellar is proud to announce that our winemaker, Pierre Wahl, had 2 wines selected by the Cape Winemakers Guild for their auction, to be held in Stellenbosch on Saturday 2 October. The wines selected are : Rijk’s Private Cellar … Continue reading →

There are over 650 wine cellars in South Africa. At the Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show Rijk’s Private Cellar was placed 3rd overall. One of the two big competitions locally, more than 1000 wines were entered and only 25 received … Continue reading →

Three International Awards  Pinotage Reserve 2006 International Wine & Spirits Competition, LondonAwarded for the Best Pinotage   Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Competition Best South African Red Wine Michelangelo International Wine Awards Double gold Following on the success of … Continue reading →

99.6 out of 100 That is the score that 14 International judges awarded to Rijk’s Private Cellar for their Shiraz 2004 Grand Prix Trophy – the Best wine of the Competition – at the 13th Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2009 … Continue reading →

It is a great honor to be the only wine cellar to have 4 wines selected by South African Airways for their 2009 international travelers in their most prestigious platinum class. After 3 days of intensive tastings by the 12 … Continue reading →

Dear friends of Rijk’s Private Cellar, It’s now mid winter, the snow is on our surrounding mountains and we have already had over 280mm of rain. The rivers are in full flow – and our 3 dams were all overflowing … Continue reading →