[Raats Family Wines] Jasper Red Blend 2022

by ethan | Nov 7, 2016

Jasper is a tribute to Bruwer’s late father, Jasper, who was one of Raats’ founders and the viticulturist for nine years. This complex Cabernet Franc-driven Bordeaux blend shows blackberry and black cherry on the nose, along with the perfume and violets one would...

[Raats Family Wines] Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2023

by ethan | Nov 7, 2016

This wine offers a complex nose showing quince, white peach and yellow apple, with fenugreek spices give more dimension alongside the mineral intensity of the wine. The stone fruit character follows through onto an exceptionally balanced, very delicate and fine...

[Raats Family Wines] Cabernet Franc 2020

by ethan | Nov 7, 2016

The nose entices with its perfume and a garrigue character of Cape fynbos, rosemary, lavender and thyme with spicy notes of nutmeg, cloves and star anise. Intense brooding blackberry fruit, graphite and a streak of minerality add to the complexity of the nose.

[Raats Family Wines] Original Chenin Blanc 2023

by ethan | Nov 7, 2016

Original Chenin is crafted without the use of any oak in order to preserve the wine’s “original,” vibrant fresh fruit character. Now in its 19th year of production, it boasts an unquestionable consistency in quality and style. The wine has a distinctive yellow apple,...