Raats Chenin Blanc Original
Chenin Blanc
| Description: | The wine has a distinctive yellow apple and pineapp le core, alongside notes of green melon and limes. The wine is thus bursting with fresh fruit flavors. The wine ends with zesty citrus flavors, and has a long mineral finish. The Raats Original Chenin Blanc 2016 is a classic example of a Chenin Blanc made from older vines, grown in very specific soil types. Now in its 16th year of production, the consistency in quality is unquestionable. Review Wine Spectator 91 pts- Racy, with quinine and lime notes leading the core of honeysuckle, peach and green apple fruit along. Stays fresh through the lengthy finish. Drink now through 2019. Vinous 90 pts - Vouvray-like scents of apple, honeysuckle and lanolin. Densely packed Chenin Blanc with a touch of sweetness easily handled by good acidity and a solid underlying spine. Finishes tactile, salty and dry, with a touch of phenolics contributing to the impression of grip. Lightly smoky throughout. This wine offers good weight and palate presence for its low alcohol. Wine maker notes Raats Family Wines are specialists in the crafting of exceptional wines from Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc. It is their mission to consistently produce Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc of outstanding quality from South Africa and to establish these wines as international benchmarks. The Raats family lives for and dreams about these two varieties and passionately produces wines they believe are truly distinct from old vineyards in the Stellenbosch area east of Cape Town. They have earned a reputation internationally as a New World leader in the production of Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc. "Bruwer Raats may well be the most exciting and forward-thinking winemaker in Stellenbosch at the moment. No.make that Is the most exciting and forward-thinking winemaker" - Said by Neal Martin (Oct 2014). Food pairing An easy-to-pair wine since it has a wide flavour profile, but we especially recommend it with curry or similar spicy dishes as well as sushi and oysters. Producer Originally a partnership between brothers Bruwer and Jasper Raats, with their father Jasper Snr as viticulturist, Raats Family Wines was founded on a passion for Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc. Today it is award-winning winemaker and natural marketer Bruwer Raats that has acquired full ownership of the company, with father Jasper Snr retired. Bruwer spent time at esteemed Blaauwklippen, Delaire and Zorgvliet estates before his commitment to build the Raats Family brand full time. His intense and personal devotion has seen Raats Family Wines evolve into a New World leader in the production of these varietals, which many international critics consider benchmarks. A great deal of effort has gone into sourcing specific soil types and old low-yielding vineyards located in the Stellenbosch, Paarl, Durbanville Hills and the Paardeberg area. "The best viticultural soil for Chenin Blanc in all the land is undoubtedly located in and around Stellenbosch. We source from vines on average 25 years old, grown 250m above sea level - perfect!" All grapes are handpicked and wines made with his extensive knowledge and attention to detail. The result is a truly distinctive showcase for South African wine and soil. Bruwer travels to the Us and Europe each year to visit top restaurants and loyal customers, and believes that personal relationships with the sellers of his wines are vital. "Because our wines should essentially be enjoyed in the company of good food by people appreciative of the passion and dedication that go into the making thereof." All the efforts have paid off. Raats Family Wines are enjoyed in the Uk, Usa, Canada and Europe and his wines are consistently rated tops by the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Decanter, Wine & Spirits, Wine Spectator and Wine Advocate magazines, etc. |
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| Price: | $ 13.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Previously available from Blanchards Marshfield
| Address: |
700 Plain St. Marshfield, MA 02050 United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 781-834-9068 |
First added to 1000 Corks on September 29, 2017.
This product was inactivated May 24, 2022.
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