There is a distinctive yellow apple, pineapple, alongside with notes of green melon and lime. Beautifully structured on the palate, bursting with fresh yellow and white fruit flavours. The wine finishes subtly, yet distinct with great minerality and citrus flavours. The Raats Original Chenin Blanc 2010 is yet a classical example of this wine and show the balance between power and elegance. Now in its 10th year of production the consistency in quality is unquestionable.
Ageing Potential Can be enjoyed now and will mature well over the next 2 - 4 years, if stored correctly.
Blend Information 100% Chenin Blanc
Food Suggestions An easy-to-pair wine since it has so has a wide flavour profile, but we especially recommend it with curry or similar spicy dishes as well as sushi and oysters
In The Vineyard Produced from vineyards of an average age of 35-year old bush and trellised vines grown in both decomposed granite and Table Mountain sandstone soils. The wine are from both irrigated and un-irrigated vines. Yield approximately 7tons per hectare of which the oldest block being used is 67years of age.
About The Harvest Grapes are picked in three sessions over mid-January to mid-February to enhance flavour diversity. Grape Sugar: 22 - 24.5 Balling Acidity: 7g/l pH at Harvest: 3.3
In The Cellar Grapes grown from the two soil types are vinified separately, the decomposed granite bringing a lime and mineral character, while the sandstone more fruit and structure. The juice was cold settled for 2 - 3 days then cold fermented (14 - 18C ) in stainless steel tanks and aged on the lees for 6 months before bottling. No wood ageing.
wine type
White
country
South Africa
region
Western Cape
wine style
Crisp Dry White
wine grape
Chenin Blanc
vintage
2012
strength
13.5%
wine country
South Africa
wine region
Western Cape
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