Danielle Lowe

9.0

A good solid white wine. Had what I refer to as an initial zing on the palate but after a couple of sips this subsided to more of a general tangy acidity. Flavour lingers long after a sip and generally very pleasant. Consumed with pork and Welsh cheddar sausages, herbed new potatoes and carrots and they worked okay together but found the wine more enjoyable solo than with the meal. — 5 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.0

First American Chenin Blanc we have tried, the only experience we have with this varietal is with Raats Family Wines from South Africa. Very excited to try this one from Dane Cellars. Clear and par golden yellow. Started off with some honey suckle and perfume notes with a light citrus undertone on the nose. Definitely a little tangy and crisp. Lots of lemon and lime as well as some wet stones near the finish. Moderate plus acidity (7.5/10) that balanced out over the few days we tasted. Light bodied, refreshing. Long and lingering finish with a texture similar of that to biting into a Granny Smith Apple. Very refreshing and enough acidity to age a few years if you wanted to! Drink till 2021. — 8 years ago

Lauren Hartranft

9.2

Smooth, complex flavors — 9 years ago

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Pierre And Paula Soler

9.6

Excellent! — 11 years ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.2

Made by Bruwer Raats. One of the best secrets in South African wine. Incredible! — 7 years ago

Lea

8.9

Dark spicy fruits. Delicious. — 8 years ago

Mthoko

10

The best wine I've had in 2016. The 2008 vintage, I'm speechless. I don't want it to end — 8 years ago

Sean Paradine

9.3

Not woodsy at all - after the first sip where you may say "hmmm" you'll start to say "wow this is good"....plus it's South African 🎉 — 10 years ago

Neil McNally

9.6

Drinking with the winemaker Brewer Raats — 7 years ago

Francesca wareing

9.0

Strong flavour — 7 years ago

Vino Kaela

9.3

A meeting of the minds if you will. The Raats family and the talented Mzokona Mvembe (South Africa's first black winemaker) is something to be understood and appreciated. Each blend is strictly Bordeaux in nature but never controlled by one varietal. They determine the vintages release by which grapes (Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Merlot, Petite Verdot and Malbec) on the quality given to them that year. I look forward to seeking out this wine. Good complex aromas of black and red fruits with concentrated earth and savory herb notes complements a soft yet supple palate and a nice finish which leaves one ready for the next sip. #Capesomm #WOSA — 8 years ago

John Blazon

Master Sommelier & Educator Spire Collection

9.5

South African Chenin on a hot FL day - delicious — 10 years ago