RAAR Skin Contact Chenin Blanc

Shellfish, Spicy food, Lean fish, Mild and soft cheese

Weltevrede Block 11 is an Old Vine Project certified heritage vineyard. Bush vines planted in 1979 on weathered granite soil.

Further barrel aging on the fine lees for 8 months was allowed prior to bottling.

Hand-harvested Chenin Blanc was destemmed and cold macerated on the skins. Choosing to push the boundaries once again with a 6 day skin contact. After pressing the juice underwent wild fermentation and partial malolactic fermentation in 500L older French oak barrels.

Riebeek Valley Wine Company, established in 1941, produces a selection of own brands. Kasteelberg is the flagship range and consists of an elegant Swartland Chenin Blanc and Syrah. RAAR is Riebeek Valley Wine Co’s experimental range, allowing our Winemakers to push boundaries with techniques like carbonic maceration and skin contact. Wines of amazing quality for everyday enjoyment is showcased through the Riebeek Cellars Collection range. In addition, we offer a range of services including crushing, filtration, wine storage, blending, bottling and distribution.