The 2023 Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction
Live Virtual Auction, 6 - 7 October 2023
Cape Winemakers Guild Friday, 6 October
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About this Item
“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
• 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.
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Case Size: 6 x 750 ml
Total Cases Produced: 50
Quantity of Cases for Auction: 30
Alc: 14.26 vol%
RS: 2.1 g/l
TA: 6.6 g/l
pH: 3.32
Notes
Friday, 06 October Session
Lot 137: 12 bottles
Lot 138: 12 bottles
Lot 139: 12 bottles
Lot 140: 24 bottles
Saturday, 07 October Session
Lot 439: 12 bottles
Lot 440: 12 bottles
Lot 441: 24 bottles
Lot 442: 36 bottles
Lot 443: 36 bottles
Provenance
Wine of Origin: Polkadraai Hills Stellenbosch
Winemaker: Bruwer Raats
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