Raats
Red Jasper Red Blend
South Africa
I’m not yet a frequent South African wine drinker, but I know one when I smell one. Just a tiny bit of burnt rubber on this one, a tell-tale sign. The aromatics on this blend are slightly muted but I pickup some blackberries, tar, sawdust, and a little chocolate. It’s actually a bit lighter drinking than expected though, medium bodied and medium tannins. Has a spicy and game -like quality to it, not too much fruit. Plums and dark cherries if anything. Good balance all around. Medium finish.
I’m not yet a frequent South African wine drinker, but I know one when I smell one. Just a tiny bit of burnt rubber on this one, a tell-tale sign. The aromatics on this blend are slightly muted but I pickup some blackberries, tar, sawdust, and a little chocolate. It’s actually a bit lighter drinking than expected though, medium bodied and medium tannins. Has a spicy and game -like quality to it, not too much fruit. Plums and dark cherries if anything. Good balance all around. Medium finish.
Dec 24th, 2024
Can’t remember how I acquired this, but pretty good juice
Can’t remember how I acquired this, but pretty good juice
Jul 12th, 2024
The 2016 Jasper is a blend of; 60% Cabernet Franc, 31% Malbec , 7% Petit Verdot & 2% Merlot.
The nose is a little shy. Muted, ruby, dark berry fruits. Dark, rich soils, herbaceous notes, woody notes, powdery minerals, blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries and poached strawberries. Hints of caramel & mocha, black licorice and dark & blue fresh flowers.
The body is ripe, juicy and full. Dark, spices, tarry, meaty and sticky tannins. Ruby, dark berry fruits. Dark, rich soils, herbaceous notes, wood plank, powdery minerals, blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries blue fruits, and poached strawberries. Touch of mint, crushed, dry granite, dry brush, hint of caramel & mocha, black licorice and dark & blue fresh flowers. The acidy is again very good. The finish is well balanced, ripe, juicy and evolves on the long palate set with dark spice and dry tannins.
Photos of; the view from their tasting room, lots of beautiful original artworks from famous local artists...a few of them the Uncle of our host, examples of some of the soil structures around their tasting room vines and their upstairs tasting room.
The 2016 Jasper is a blend of; 60% Cabernet Franc, 31% Malbec , 7% Petit Verdot & 2% Merlot.
The nose is a little shy. Muted, ruby, dark berry fruits. Dark, rich soils, herbaceous notes, woody notes, powdery minerals, blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries and poached strawberries. Hints of caramel & mocha, black licorice and dark & blue fresh flowers.
The body is ripe, juicy and full. Dark, spices, tarry, meaty and sticky tannins. Ruby, dark berry fruits. Dark, rich soils, herbaceous notes, wood plank, powdery minerals, blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries blue fruits, and poached strawberries. Touch of mint, crushed, dry granite, dry brush, hint of caramel & mocha, black licorice and dark & blue fresh flowers. The acidy is again very good. The finish is well balanced, ripe, juicy and evolves on the long palate set with dark spice and dry tannins.
Photos of; the view from their tasting room, lots of beautiful original artworks from famous local artists...a few of them the Uncle of our host, examples of some of the soil structures around their tasting room vines and their upstairs tasting room.
You can chew the pepper on this cab franc. Smooth. Not under ripe. Young and drinkable. Pour and let it sit in the glass. You'll be happy with this one.
You can chew the pepper on this cab franc. Smooth. Not under ripe. Young and drinkable. Pour and let it sit in the glass. You'll be happy with this one.
3 people found it helpfulNov 6th, 2014Black currant, pepper corn, muddled raspberry, violet, and Belgium chocolate. Just below their flagship at half the price. A go to for me, buy it if you see it.
Black currant, pepper corn, muddled raspberry, violet, and Belgium chocolate. Just below their flagship at half the price. A go to for me, buy it if you see it.
1 person found it helpfulDec 17th, 2015
South African beauty. Nice dark color, 85% Cab Franc, very nice blend. Jiko's at Animal Kingdom Lodge
South African beauty. Nice dark color, 85% Cab Franc, very nice blend. Jiko's at Animal Kingdom Lodge
1 person found it helpfulAug 16th, 2015Solid blend that's giving me peppers and graphite on the nose, great mouthfeel.
Solid blend that's giving me peppers and graphite on the nose, great mouthfeel.
Dec 17th, 2015
Reminds me of a LI Cab Franc.
Reminds me of a LI Cab Franc.
Nov 22nd, 2014
Complex and busy. Lots of flavors to take in! Berries, lavender, oak resin…
Very enjoyable!
Complex and busy. Lots of flavors to take in! Berries, lavender, oak resin…
Very enjoyable!
53CF, 20Mal, 18CS, 7M, 2PV fantastic Bordeaux blend in an a typical composition. Great nose. Keep it about 5-8 years! Great.
53CF, 20Mal, 18CS, 7M, 2PV fantastic Bordeaux blend in an a typical composition. Great nose. Keep it about 5-8 years! Great.
Oct 2nd, 2023