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About this Item
Mvemve Raats, or MR for short, is a collaboration between Bruwer Raats and Mzokhona Mvemve. De Compostella, meaning ‘field of stars’, is their icon with an international reputation for being a stellar Cabernet Franc-driven Bordeaux blend – with all the trophies to prove it. It stands today as the highest rated Bordeaux-styled red wine from South Africa by the Wine Advocate and was lauded by Neal Martin as ‘one of the most memorable wines in the world’. It was also named one of the Top 10 Reds from South Africa for 4 consecutive vintages in US publication Wine Spectator.
Critics Ratings
‘Classically conceived Cape Bordeaux blend, a benchmark in SA for the style. Led by Cabernet Franc, the other 4 varieties supporting. 2014 subdued and restrained; elegant cassis, black fruit, cedar and charming leafiness, with understated oak (just 30% new) in perfect harmony.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2017, 5*
‘This consistently outstanding red blend draws fruit from the Simonsberg, the Helderberg and the Polkadraai Hills. It’s a classic, refined, effortlessly stylish blend of mostly Cabernet Franc with Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Capsicum, graphite, cedar wood. mint and cassis and red plum favours are embellished by aromatic, vanilla-scented oak. Drink: 2017-25.’ - Tim Atkin SA Special Report 2016, 95/100
‘Richly layered, but suave rather than bombastic, with fine-grained tannins giving subtle support to the core of warm cassis, raspberry coulis and plum confiture notes. Offers a gorgeous backdrop of smoldering tobacco, presenting a loamy echo through the finish. Best from 2018 through 2024.’ - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 93/100 (Dec 2016)
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