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Medium lemon color with aromas of stone and tropical fruits, floral blossoms and citrus spice. On the palate flavors of apples, melon and lemon citrus, lively acidity with slight floral spice. Medium finish ending with fruit and citrus mineral character.
Medium lemon color with aromas of stone and tropical fruits, floral blossoms and citrus spice. On the palate flavors of apples, melon and lemon citrus, lively acidity with slight floral spice. Medium finish ending with fruit and citrus mineral character.
Pale green yellow color. Nose is reticent and blooms with air beginning to show some golden/yellow fruits as pineapple and plum. Acid is medium weight is medium plus alcohol is medium.
Pale green yellow color. Nose is reticent and blooms with air beginning to show some golden/yellow fruits as pineapple and plum. Acid is medium weight is medium plus alcohol is medium.
Medium lemon color with aromas of stone and tropical fruits, floral blossoms and citrus spice. On the palate flavors of apples, melon and lemon juice wrapped in lively acidity. Medium finish ending with citrus mineral character.
Medium lemon color with aromas of stone and tropical fruits, floral blossoms and citrus spice. On the palate flavors of apples, melon and lemon juice wrapped in lively acidity. Medium finish ending with citrus mineral character.
Raats was an interesting visit from all our others. Raats is considered a small producer in the 8th ranked wine producing country in the world.
Raats buys the majority of their fruit. The vines around their tasting room, they work but, do not own. They produce their wines at another producer’s facility. It’s a daunting expense starting a Cellar Door or Winery. Custom wine crush facilities are a trend not just in Napa but, other parts of the world as well. In this particular case, it saves the owner enough money to drive the very nice cars parked outside their tasting room, one a Ferrari.
This is their no wood/oak Chenin Blanc.
The nose shows; soft tones of wet wool, peach, white, lemon, dry green herbs, grapefruit, chalkiness, volcanic minerals & yellow flowers.
The body is round, full and beautiful. Soft wet wool, peach, white, green melon, a little sour lemon, dry green herbs, grapefruit, chalkiness, palate pressing medium intensity volcanic minerals & yellow flowers. Nice round acidity and a well balanced, polished finish.
Photos of; the view from their tasting room, lots of beautiful original artworks from famous local artists...a few of them the Uncle of our host, examples of some of the soil structures around their tasting room vines and their upstairs tasting room.
Raats was an interesting visit from all our others. Raats is considered a small producer in the 8th ranked wine producing country in the world.
Raats buys the majority of their fruit. The vines around their tasting room, they work but, do not own. They produce their wines at another producer’s facility. It’s a daunting expense starting a Cellar Door or Winery. Custom wine crush facilities are a trend not just in Napa but, other parts of the world as well. In this particular case, it saves the owner enough money to drive the very nice cars parked outside their tasting room, one a Ferrari.
This is their no wood/oak Chenin Blanc.
The nose shows; soft tones of wet wool, peach, white, lemon, dry green herbs, grapefruit, chalkiness, volcanic minerals & yellow flowers.
The body is round, full and beautiful. Soft wet wool, peach, white, green melon, a little sour lemon, dry green herbs, grapefruit, chalkiness, palate pressing medium intensity volcanic minerals & yellow flowers. Nice round acidity and a well balanced, polished finish.
Photos of; the view from their tasting room, lots of beautiful original artworks from famous local artists...a few of them the Uncle of our host, examples of some of the soil structures around their tasting room vines and their upstairs tasting room.
This is maybe a year too old, but still nicely fruity with enough acid. I'd go for 2011-2013 for the best results. All Raats chenins are safe bets for the low price.
This is maybe a year too old, but still nicely fruity with enough acid. I'd go for 2011-2013 for the best results. All Raats chenins are safe bets for the low price.
Hand picked grapes, crafted without oak. This wine can accompany any fresh fish, including sashimi or replace bubbles with your shucked oysters. Melon, apple with a citrus finish. Easy to fall in love with or while drinking this Chenin.
Hand picked grapes, crafted without oak. This wine can accompany any fresh fish, including sashimi or replace bubbles with your shucked oysters. Melon, apple with a citrus finish. Easy to fall in love with or while drinking this Chenin.
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
