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 wine’s inviting nose displays lime, green apple, with white peach and pineapple. Subtle spices of ginger, angelica and white pepper are entwined with florals of peach blossom and honeysuckle. The palate shows further fruit depth with quince, kumquat, mandarin orange and pear, against a backdrop of steely minerals. Hints of roasted hazelnuts and almonds add to the complexity of the palate. The wine is exceptionally linear and fresh with a fine texture and finishes with notes of fennel and the ginger spiciness promised by the nose.

The first high density Chenin Blanc vineyard to be planted in South Africa, from the Montpellier clone motherblock in 2009. The 0,6Ha vineyard produces small berries and a low yield, resulting in only just over 2000 bottles in total. Fermented in concrete and one 500L tight grain barrel.

“The wine is exceptionally linear with rounded texture and long persistent finish. Aromas of lime mallow, white pepper, lemon curd and kumquart is matched with floral and gentle ginger notes. The layers unfold slowly in the glass over time and is worth cellaring for at least 5 years to give this complex wine time to shine.” – Corlien’s notes