Prestigious Family Wineries
Live Virtual Auction, 23 July 2023
Prestigious family wineries | Thelema Mountain Vineyards, Raats Family Wines and Savage Wines
About this Item
Specialising in Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc, Raats Family Wines was established by Bruwer Raats at the turn of the millennium. He believes the secret to his Cabernet Francs success is that they are old vines grown on decomposed dolomite granite. This belief was not unfounded, as today, Raats Family Wines is regarded as a leader of South Africa’s Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc, receiving consistent local and international accolades. Early vintages are elegant, refined and still remarkably young today.
Critics Ratings
'Vibrant & delicious 2011 has pronounced aromas of black fruit with classic tomato leaf twist. Ripe black berries & savoury black olive hints with polish & leather, integrated tannins & lengthy finish.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2014, 5*
'Back on form after a slight wobble in 2010, this oak-aged Cabernet Franc is a welcome respite for anyone suffering Cabernet Sauvignon fatigue in Stellenbosch. Savoury, aromatic and balanced, with notes of graphite and green pepper and succulent red fruit sweetness. Drink: 2014-18' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2014, 93/100
'The 2011 Raats Family Cabernet Franc comes from two parcels of 20+-year-old vines and sees 16 to 18 months in new and used oak. It has a very composed bouquet with dark cherry, raspberry, undergrowth and leather that grows in intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with a saline entry. The tannins are very fine and frame crisp red and black fruit that segue into a gently fiery finish. This is very well-crafted. Drink now-2018.' - Neal Martin, Vinous, 92/100 (Oct 2013)
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