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Raats Family Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2014 - SOLD OUT

The wine offers a complex nose showing quince, white peach, yellow apple, acacia, nettles, white pepper and fenugreek spices and an intenseminerality. The stone fruit character follows through onto an exceptionally balanced, very delicate, fine textured limey palate showing a peach-melbacharacter with an exquisite roundness and freshness. The wine lingers with hints of ripe nectarine and apricot, zesty lemon and wet chalk.

Enjoy with rich creamy mussels, smoked salmon, white fish with a beurre blanc sauce, butternut squash soup, mild Indian curries and Tandoori chicken, Wiener schnitzel and the Christmas Turkey.

variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]
winemaker : Bruwer Raats / Gavin Bruwer Slabbert
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 2.1 g/l  pH : 3.47  ta : 6.00 g/l  va : 0.50 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
  • 2014 - scored 92 points by Neal Martin from The Wine Advocate (Dec 2015)
  • 2014 - 4½ Stars John Platter (2016)
  • 2013 - scored 93 points by Tim Atkin (2015)
  • 2013 - scored 90 points by Stephen Tanzer (June 2015)
  • 2013 - scored 92 points by Neal Martin from The Wine Advocate (0ct 2014)
  • 2012 - 4½ Stars John Platter (2014)
  • 2012 - scored 89 points by Neal Martin from The Wine Advocate (Oct 2013)
  • ageing : 5 - 8 years

    in the vineyard : Soil specific grapes vineyards being both vertical hedge as well as bush vines. Grapes are sourced from three vineyards in Stellenbosch. Average age of the vineyard is 40 years and older. Soil from natural combination of Decomposed Dolomite Granite and Table Mountain Sandstone.

    about the harvest: Yield: 6 - 8 ton/ha
    Balling: 22° - 24.5º Balling

    in the cellar : 50% of the wine was fermented and matured in 300 litre French oak barrels to accentuate the soft, luscious flavours; 50% fermented in stainless steel to contribute a crisp acidity and bright citrus flavours. After 9 months, the two components are blended together and left on the lees for a further 2 months before bottling. Fermentation temperature: 18° - 22° C.

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