Raats Family Wines, Old Vine Chenin Blanc, Polkadraai Hills, South Africa, 2024 (Case) Nicolis The palate is lively with

The palate is lively with vibrant red berry fruit

The 2020 Flaccianello della Pieve is a blend of Fontodi's vineyards

dragon fruit and hints of herbs and rye seeds

a delightful fresh white

Raats Family Wines, Old Vine Chenin Blanc, Polkadraai Hills, South Africa, 2024 (Case) Nicolis The palate is lively withThis wine epitomises the understated elegance of Chenin Blanc. It's restrained, yet complex, nose offers quince, ripe pear, orange blossoms, nettles and spice. On the palate the wine shows pineapple and lemongrass and the cloves, nutmeg and ginger of the nose follow through against a backdrop of vibrant acidity, ending with a long spicy, limey note. The wines beauty lies in its lightness of touch and in the elegant way its complexity is revealed.