The Eden High Density Single Vineyard is the heart of Raats Family Wines. In fact it is their finest expression of Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc and has globally achieved cult wine status.

The grapes was 20% whole bunch, spontaneous fermentation, after cold soaking took place for an extended period. Very subtle extraction during fermentation, with a light punch through daily. After fermentation, the wine was basket pressed to new French oak, where it remained for 10 months. From there it was racked to a neutral French oak barrel, where it rested for another 8 months before the wine was prepared for bottling

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. The wine is exceptionally linear and precise, yet lithe and elegant. The complex dark berry fruit follows through from nose to finish with a minerality that reflects the 100% decomposed dolomite granite of the soil. The wine is characterized by its amazing concentration derived from the extremely low yielding single vineyard. ageing potential Wine will drink even better in time and can mature more than 10 years if cellared correctly

Alc 13 | ph 3.65 | RS 1.3 | ta 5.2