Raats
Family Stellenbosch Cabernet Franc
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
It is Saturday night and I had a taste for a Cabernet Franc. A few days ago I picked up the 2015 Raats Family Cabernet Franc Stellenbosch. It has been awhile since I have had a wine from South Africa and this is a great expression of a quality Cab Franc.
On the nose there is strawberry, raspberry, red plum, red currant, vanilla, green bell pepper herbs and crushed gravel.
The palate reveals green bell pepper, strawberry, raspberry, herbs, spice, crushed gravel and good earth tones.
This wine is medium to plus bodied with medium + acidity and medium + smooth mouth drying tannins that lead to a medium to long finish. A very enjoyable wine that can be stored at least for another 10 years or pop and pour now. Keep enjoying the weekend and stay safe. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
It is Saturday night and I had a taste for a Cabernet Franc. A few days ago I picked up the 2015 Raats Family Cabernet Franc Stellenbosch. It has been awhile since I have had a wine from South Africa and this is a great expression of a quality Cab Franc.
On the nose there is strawberry, raspberry, red plum, red currant, vanilla, green bell pepper herbs and crushed gravel.
The palate reveals green bell pepper, strawberry, raspberry, herbs, spice, crushed gravel and good earth tones.
This wine is medium to plus bodied with medium + acidity and medium + smooth mouth drying tannins that lead to a medium to long finish. A very enjoyable wine that can be stored at least for another 10 years or pop and pour now. Keep enjoying the weekend and stay safe. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
Beautiful aromas of pepper and clay. Strong tannins. Decant this one well. Straight from the bottle the alcohol and acid dominate the palate but around 45mins or so in a decanter the tartness of red fruit comes forward. Great complexity and structure.
Beautiful aromas of pepper and clay. Strong tannins. Decant this one well. Straight from the bottle the alcohol and acid dominate the palate but around 45mins or so in a decanter the tartness of red fruit comes forward. Great complexity and structure.
Jul 20th, 2019Jens had this 5 years ago
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