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2008 Raats Chenin Blanc Original
Chenin Blanc
- South Africa
- Coastal Region
- Stellenbosch
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Community Tasting Notes 16
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spatialiser wrote: 88 points
June 5, 2012 - Impressive, still crisp, grapefruit and pinapple... quite fat with a still a little sharpness on the finish...
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Zuperdaave wrote: 85 points
March 8, 2011 - Very good. Straw color. Compost/straw on the nose. Crisp, yet mellow flavor, with a quick but noticeable finish. Not sweet. Very enjoyable! Light and refreshing.
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aws wrote: 86 points
August 16, 2010 - NOSE:
Condition: Clean, Clear, Crisp
Intensity: Not forthcoming but not shy
Aroma: high minerality, pineapple and lime
Complexity: fine diverse complexity on the nose
PALATE:
Entry: clear and crisp
Acid: balanced tarty acidity
Fruit/Flavour: there is a fruity taste of green melons and tropical fruit.
Follow through: yes – the fruity smells are carried through in the taste of the wine
Sugar: Dry
Balance: this is a well balanced wine
Weight: Light bodied wine that does not disturb
Complexity: The wine was found to have medium complexity that is intricate. -
YWG Wine Guy Likes this wine: 88 points
April 14, 2010 - Agree with most of comments. This is a nice solid wine with good qpr. Nice fruit and acid, medium weight with light bright citrus and some floral notes. Would buy again.
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hutch wrote: 88 points
April 7, 2010 - Walker Portfolio Tasting (Al Forno): 4/7/10: Medium bodied. Good fruit. Some richness. Nice. 88
11/5/09: Lighter then the Kanu, but with very nice bright fruit, clean and refreshing. Quite enjoyable. 87-88
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By Stephen Tanzer
March/April 2009, IWC Issue #143 (link)(Raats Family Wines Original Chenin Blanc Unwooded Coastal Region) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type White
- Producer Raats
- Varietal Chenin Blanc
- Designation Original
- Vineyard n/a
- Country South Africa
- Region Coastal Region
- SubRegion Stellenbosch
- Appellation Stellenbosch
- UPC Code 855200000011
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 1 (1%)
- Consumed 92 (99%)
Food Pairing
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- VarietyChenin Blanc
- CountrySouth Africa
- SubRegionStellenbosch
- AppellationStellenbosch
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