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The Raats Family live and dream Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc and have become specialists in crafting exceptional wines from these varietals. Their driving mission is to consistently produce South African wines of outstanding quality and then establish them internationally. Situated in the Polkdraai Hills just south of Stellenbosch where they passionately produce wines that they believe are truly different from vineyards considered as “old” in the South African context, they seem to have achieved more than outstanding results on the international scene.
Apart from earning themselves the international reputation as a World Leader in the production of Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc, they have not only been named one of the 20 Best New Wineries by renowned New York wine journalist, Richard Nalley in American Food and Wine (Oct 2004), they also broke new ground for South African Wines when an earlier vintage (2002) of their Chenin Blanc achieved an unprecedented rating of 91 in Wine Spectator 2004. The Chenin Blanc 2004 has proven to be a worthy successor to this great achiever having received 91 again in Novembers issue of Wine Spectator. Winemaker Bruwer Raats is, no doubt, thrilled!
Jean’s Thoughts
Finally, someone has taken the local common grape to a superior level!! This Chenin Blanc displays clean fruit and shows longevity. Its structure allows it to be enjoyed on its own, but can also be enjoyed with more complex gastronomic dishes. The “wow” is guaranteed!!
Brendon’s Thoughts
This wine oozes complexity. Delicious ripe green apples with a hint of spice is what I tasted. This wine is pure class! If you are fortunate enough to taste it you will understand what I am talking about!
At Caveau: R 210.00 per bottle
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