The 2024 Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction

Live Virtual Auction, 4 - 5 October 2024

Session 1 | Friday, 04 October from 13:30 - 19:30

Sold for

ZAR 35 000
Lot 226
  • Raats Family Wines; Stella Nova Cabernet Franc; 2020; 24 (4 x 6); 750ml
  • Raats Family Wines; Stella Nova Cabernet Franc; 2020; 24 (4 x 6); 750ml
  • Raats Family Wines; Stella Nova Cabernet Franc; 2020; 24 (4 x 6); 750ml
  • Raats Family Wines; Stella Nova Cabernet Franc; 2020; 24 (4 x 6); 750ml
  • Raats Family Wines; Stella Nova Cabernet Franc; 2020; 24 (4 x 6); 750ml
  • Raats Family Wines; Stella Nova Cabernet Franc; 2020; 24 (4 x 6); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 30 000 - 48 000
VAT is charged on both hammer & premium for daggered lots
Selling Price
ZAR 35 000
Location
Wine Storage

About this Item

2020 Stella Nova Cabernet Franc
24 (4 x 6) 750ml

“What our industry has been lacking in the past is telling the story. I have travelled endless amounts all over the world to tell the story about what makes South Africa, through Raats Family Wines, through Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Blanc, what makes us unique.” - Bruwer Raats

100% Cabernet Franc

Wine of Origin: Polkadraai Hills Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Bruwer Raats

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.

Bottle Size: 750ml
Case Size: 6 x 750ml
Total Cases Produced: 48
Quantity of Cases for Auction: 30

Alc: 14.5 vol%
RS: 2.7 g/l
TA: 6.1 g/l
pH: 3.54

This wine is packed in a wooden box.

Notes

Friday, 04 October Session
Lot 223: 12 bottles
Lot 224: 12 bottles
Lot 225: 12 bottles
Lot 226: 24 bottles
Lot 227: 36 bottles

Saturday, 05 October Session
Lot 514: 12 bottles
Lot 515: 12 bottles
Lot 516: 24 bottles
Lot 517: 36 bottles

View all Raats Family Wines CWG lots for sale in this auction