Jasper Raats SKABENGA
Skebenga or Skollie roughly translates to gangster, bandit or scoundrel in South Africa and particularly well known in Western Cape, where gangs are very active. By drinking this wine, there is also a message of hope to the communities who live in crime ridden Cape Flats, where gangsterism is rife. We have partnered with Edward Ackermann's NGO (non-profit organisation) called LightLife. Edward, himself an ex-gang leader, is ideally suited to help bring change to the lives of people living here and especially the children, who we want to save from a life of crime.
Skebenga or Skollie roughly translates to gangster, bandit or scoundrel in South Africa and particularly well known in Western Cape, where gangs are very active. By drinking this wine, there is also a message of hope to the communities who live in crime ridden Cape Flats, where gangsterism is rife. We have partnered with Edward Ackermann's NGO (non-profit organisation) called LightLife. Edward, himself an ex-gang leader, is ideally suited to help bring change to the lives of people living here and especially the children, who we want to save from a life of crime.
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Jasper Raats SKABENGA
Skebenga or Skollie roughly translates to gangster, bandit or scoundrel in South Africa and particularly well known in Western Cape, where gangs are very active. By drinking this wine, there is also a message of hope to the communities who live in crime ridden Cape Flats, where gangsterism is rife. We have partnered with Edward Ackermann's NGO (non-profit organisation) called LightLife. Edward, himself an ex-gang leader, is ideally suited to help bring change to the lives of people living here and especially the children, who we want to save from a life of crime.
The Winemaker
Jasper Raats has international experience in Burgundy and New Zealand and is known for pushing the boundaries of traditional winemaking.
WINEMAKING WIZARDRY
Grapes were sorted by hand, before being fermented in small bins. The different batches, separately undergoes natural fermentation (no commercial yeast added) and the skins are punched down in the must by hand (peagage), where after it is pressed to barrel, where it undergoes natural malo-lactic fermentation in specially selected combination of matured French oak barrels. The art of elevage was practised for 16 months, where after it was meticulously blended to an harmonious unity.
STYLE
Not specified.
TERIOR
Rooted in deep decomposed granite over clay soils on the slopes of the Helderberg a mountain south of Stellenbosch, the vineyards enjoy the refreshingly cool breezes from False Bay (Atlantic Ocean) during the hot summer days, and cool mountain winds during the evening, resulting in a unique freshness in the wine.
COMPOSITION
Pinot Noir, Pinotage, Cinsault.
REGION
South Africa, Stellenbosch.
The Winemaker
Jasper Raats has international experience in Burgundy and New Zealand and is known for pushing the boundaries of traditional winemaking.
WINEMAKING WIZARDRY
Grapes were sorted by hand, before being fermented in small bins. The different batches, separately undergoes natural fermentation (no commercial yeast added) and the skins are punched down in the must by hand (peagage), where after it is pressed to barrel, where it undergoes natural malo-lactic fermentation in specially selected combination of matured French oak barrels. The art of elevage was practised for 16 months, where after it was meticulously blended to an harmonious unity.
TERIOR
Rooted in deep decomposed granite over clay soils on the slopes of the Helderberg a mountain south of Stellenbosch, the vineyards enjoy the refreshingly cool breezes from False Bay (Atlantic Ocean) during the hot summer days, and cool mountain winds during the evening, resulting in a unique freshness in the wine.
COMPOSITION
Pinot Noir, Pinotage, Cinsault.
REGION
South Africa, Stellenbosch.
STYLE
Not specified.
Jasper Raats SKABENGA
Skebenga or Skollie roughly translates to gangster, bandit or scoundrel in South Africa and particularly well known in Western Cape, where gangs are very active. By drinking this wine, there is also a message of hope to the communities who live in crime ridden Cape Flats, where gangsterism is rife. We have partnered with Edward Ackermann's NGO (non-profit organisation) called LightLife. Edward, himself an ex-gang leader, is ideally suited to help bring change to the lives of people living here and especially the children, who we want to save from a life of crime.
WINEMAKING WIZARDRY
Grapes were sorted by hand, before being fermented in small bins. The different batches, separately undergoes natural fermentation (no commercial yeast added) and the skins are punched down in the must by hand (peagage), where after it is pressed to barrel, where it undergoes natural malo-lactic fermentation in specially selected combination of matured French oak barrels. The art of elevage was practised for 16 months, where after it was meticulously blended to an harmonious unity.
STYLE
Not specified.
REGION
South Africa, Stellenbosch.
COMPOSITION
Pinot Noir, Pinotage, Cinsault.
TERIOR
Rooted in deep decomposed granite over clay soils on the slopes of the Helderberg a mountain south of Stellenbosch, the vineyards enjoy the refreshingly cool breezes from False Bay (Atlantic Ocean) during the hot summer days, and cool mountain winds during the evening, resulting in a unique freshness in the wine.
The Winemaker
Jasper Raats has international experience in Burgundy and New Zealand and is known for pushing the boundaries of traditional winemaking.
