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
