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Red Jasper Red Blend

8.755 ratings
8.95 pro ratings
South Africa
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

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.

May 13th, 2019
Beth Feather

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, 2014
Ted Corvey

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.

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
Douglas Frye

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, 2015
Adam Knoerzer

Solid 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
Sasha Smith

Wine Blogger Spin the Bottle NY

8.4

Reminds me of a LI Cab Franc.

Reminds me of a LI Cab Franc.

Nov 22nd, 2014
Chris Thompson

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!

Jan 6th, 2024
Zach Henderson

Solid SA entry. I’m a fan of Cab Franc and this 53% CF, 20% Malbec, 18% CS, 7% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot blend was an interesting one.

Solid SA entry. I’m a fan of Cab Franc and this 53% CF, 20% Malbec, 18% CS, 7% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot blend was an interesting one.

Sep 19th, 2023
Laura Logan Mullins

This is the wine we choose every single time at Jiko at Animal Kingdom Lodge. It's abt a $50 bottle after Dianey's markup. It's not something I'd buy to drink at home.

This is the wine we choose every single time at Jiko at Animal Kingdom Lodge. It's abt a $50 bottle after Dianey's markup. It's not something I'd buy to drink at home.

May 19th, 2019
Catherine Gmoser

Dry’s the tongue, but nice blend.

Dry’s the tongue, but nice blend.

Dec 25th, 2018