A richly yeasty yet dry Champagne with broad flavours of dried apricot
it develops smoky and mineral aromas
complemented by delicate hints of white flowers and toasted bread
The aromas evoke strawberries and dusty blackcurrants over red earth
White flowers
Raats Family Wines, Mvemve Raats, MR Vesperi, Polkadraai Hills, South Africa, 2023 Crozes Hermitage A richly yeasty yet dryrafted in the granite soils of Polkadraai Hills, this wine reflects precision and innovation in South African white winemaking. Expressive notes of lemon curd, orange rind, and patisserie lead to a textured, lightly honeyed finish. Only the finest components Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Semillon are selected after 10 months on lees to form this elegant cuve, named for The Evening Star.