Cape Heritage Wines
Online-Only Auction, 22 - 29 August 2022
Cape Heritage Wines
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About this Item
Specialising in Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc, Raats Family Wines was established by Bruwer Raats at the turn of the millennium. He believes the secret to his Cabernet Francs success is that they are old vines grown on decomposed dolomite granite. This belief was not unfounded, as today, Raats Family Wines is regarded as a leader of South Africa’s Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc, receiving consistent local and international accolades. Early vintages are elegant, refined and still remarkably young today.
The Old Vine Chenin Blanc runs deep through our family’s veins as it encapsulates 22 years of our fine wine journey. Raats Old Vine Chenin Blanc is the first wine we produced in 2000, and together with the Family Cabernet Franc, it forms the founding pillars of our brand.
Critics Ratings
‘Exceptional expression of pure Stellenbosch Chenin, 2020 improves on lofty record of 2019 (4.5 stars, 94 pts) and previous. 50% spent 11 months in seasoned 300L oak, adding to richness and weight. Refined, complex and detailed yet eminently drinkable. From 40+ year old vines; certified as Wine of Western Cape.’ – Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2019, 5* (95/100)
‘Pale, refined and elegant, this is a 50/50 blend of wooded and stainless steel components, with pure green apple and citrus fruit flavours, hints of beeswax, fennel and saffron and a dusting of baking spices. 2019-25.’- Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2018, 93/100
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