Cape Winemakers Guild

Raats Family Wines Stella Nova Cabernet Franc 2019

100% Cabernet Franc
Wine of Origin Polkadraai Hills Stellenbosch

  • This wine reflects the lifelong passion and focus Bruwer Raats has for Cabernet Franc.
  • A benchmark Cabernet Franc selected from a cool southern-facing block high up on Vlaeberg Mountain in Polkadraai Hills Stellenbosch.
  • The wine tells the story of the unique terroir of the Polkadraai Hills’ decomposed dolomite granite soil.
  • We select a small portion of the block identified as consistently the best, to craft one barrel for the CWG Auction.

Tasting Notes: The nose shows lively dark berry fruit and Morello cherries with hints of star anise and ground fennel seeds. From here, a floral top note of violets further lifts the nose of the wine.

Ready for drinking in 5 to 10 years. 

Winemaker: Bruwer Raats

Price raised per case

  • 6 x 750ml or equivalent
  • Highest: R 11 500
  • Lowest: R 8 167
  • Average: R 9 667

Packaging

  • Bottle Size 750ml
  • Case Size: 6 x 750ml
  • Cases Produced: 50
  • Cases Auctioned: 30

Analysis

  • Alc: 14.26 vol%
  • RS: 2.1 g/l
  • TA: 6.6 g/l
  • pH: 3.32

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