Raats Family Wines Stella Nova Cabernet Franc 2020
100% Cabernet Franc
Wine of Origin Polkadraai Hills Stellenbosch
This wine reflects the lifelong passion and focus of Bruwer Raats for Cabernet Franc. It is a benchmark Cabernet Franc sourced from a cool southern-facing block located high up on Vlaeberg Mountain in Polkadraai Hills, Stellenbosch. The wine intricately tells the story of the unique terroir of the Polkadraai Hills, characterized by decomposed Dolomite Granite soil. From this block, only a small portion, consistently identified as the best, is selected to craft one barrel exclusively for CWG. The maiden vintage of Stella Nova Cabernet Franc was produced in 2017.
Tasting Notes: The nose entices with its perfume and a garrigue character of Cape fynbos, rosemary, lavender, and thyme with spicy notes of nutmeg, cloves, star anise and intense brooding blackberry fruit. The palate is medium- bodied with supple tannins and a harmonious finish. There is a beguiling purity to this wine and it will age supremely well.
Ready for drinking in the next 10 years.
Winemaker: Bruwer Raats
Price raised per case
- 6 x 750ml or equivalent
- Highest: R
- Lowest: R
- Average: R
Packaging
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Case Size: 6 x 750ml
- Cases Produced: 48
- Cases Auctioned: 30
Analysis
- Alc: 14.5 vol%
- RS: 2.7 g/l
- TA: 6.1 g/l
- pH: 3.54
