Val de Ra Red Blend 2023
Val de Ra Red Blend 2023
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Avontuur — Val de Ra Red Blend 2023
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Winery Avontuur
Avontuur Estate is idyllically located on the slopes of the Helderberg in Stellenbosch – one of South Africa's most renowned wine regions. The family-run Winery has combined first-class winemaking with one of the country's best-known racehorse breeding operations for decades.
With great passion for the craft, elegant, terroir-driven wines are created here – from fresh white wines to classic red wines to iconic signature wines. The combination of horsepower and fine aromas makes Avontuur a unique experience.
Visitors enjoy not only an impressive panoramic view of False Bay but also a modern restaurant, a stylish tasting room, and the warm hospitality for which the Winery is known.
Tasting Notes
The Val de Ra Red Blend from Avontuur presents itself with an intense, fruit-forward aroma of ripe black currant, dark cherry and juicy plum. On the palate, the wine is smooth and balanced, with fine tannins and an elegant structure. Spicy notes of cedarwood and a hint of vanilla give the blend additional depth. The finish is long, soft and characterized by dark fruit – a harmonious, accessible red wine with character and elegance.
Grape Variety
Chenin Blanc is a widely cultivated, old white wine grape variety that has been grown in France (in Anjou – Touraine) since the 9th century. Compared to other white wine grape varieties, this variety is very productive. This leads to a very high quality of the white wine when reduced on the vine.
In South Africa, Chenin Blanc is the most widely grown white wine grape variety. The reason for this is primarily the very high diversity. For example, there are "wild-growing" vines (so-called Bush Vines) that are usually not irrigated. For this reason, the vines penetrate very deep into the ground with their roots to reach water. These Chenin Blancs therefore have a stronger depth and complexity.
The grape variety can also be aged very fresh and fruity in stainless steel tanks, developing into a very nice summer wine. Through the Aged in oak barrels, one obtains very complex and full-bodied white wines. The aromas of Chenin Blanc wines range from peach, apricot, and tropical fruits to honey and melon.