Raats Family Estate 'Jasper Red Blend' 2021
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Raats Family Estate 'Jasper Red Blend' 2021
Aging potential: This wine is poised to evolve gracefully over the next 8 to 10 years, revealing new layers of depth and character with each passing year.
Blend information: A harmonious blend comprising 53% Cabernet Franc, 36% Malbec, 5% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 3% Petit Verdot, meticulously crafted to achieve balance and complexity.
Food suggestions: Pair this wine with venison dishes, lazy-aged sirloin or rib-eye steaks, or indulge in its complexity alongside a selection of hard cheeses for a truly memorable dining experience.
Grapes were hand sorted three times, crushed and left to cold soak on the skins for five days. After fermentation the grapes were basket pressed and allowed to undergo malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
The wine was then aged for 16 months prior to bottling. Fermentation Temperature: 28°C. Wood Ageing: 16 months in French tight grain oak barrels (20% second, 30% third fill and 50% fourth fill).
Exceptionally intense and complex on the nose with blackberry, black cherry and bramble in abundance and subtle hints of forest floor, dark chocolate, aniseed and spicy tobacco.
The walk in the Black Forest continues with blue and blackberry dancing on a tight rope with focus and concentration, following through onto a perfectly balanced, fine-grained, velvety palate. The finish lingers with hints of fresh mint, cinnamon and perfume. Complex and structured.
--------THE PRODUCER--------
Raats Family Estate
Raats are a top estate found in the Stellenbosch region who are specialists in the crafting of exceptional wines from Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc. It is their mission to consistently produce Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc of outstanding quality from South Africa and to establish these wines as international benchmarks. It is headed by Bruwer Raats who is said to be "the most exciting and forward-thinking winemaker in Stellenbosch" - Neal Martin, Wine Spectator.
--------THE GRAPE--------
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a red grape that isn't made into single varietal wines not nearly as much as it should. Instead it is one of the main grape varieties in the 'Bordeaux Blend' where it is blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon but will usually be lucky to make up more than 10-20% of the blend. It really comes into its own in the Loire Valley, specifically in Chinon and Bourgeuil, where it shows off its more herbaceous and lighter characteristic.
--------THE REGION--------
Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch is the leading quality region in South Africa. It is home to many of the most famous estates and many of the top wines. Generally speaking it is a red wine hub with Pinotage, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon at the helm, though recently more white wines are taking over.
