{"product_id":"2023-raats-family-wines-red-jasper-stellenbosch-south-africa-14-75cl","title":"2023 Raats Family Wines, Red Jasper, Stellenbosch, South Africa 14%, 75cl.","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter making wine around the world and honing his craft in the Cape, Bruwer Raats established Raats Family Wines in 2000, based on a policy of ‘excellence through specialisation’, focusing on two unfashionable grapes varieties at the time, Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchasing the only land he could afford, some relatively cheap and ‘undesirable’ plots in the Polkadraai Hills, it soon became apparent that the unique granite-based terroir was producing some incredible wines, and is now recognised as one of the finest wards in Stellenbosch. His Eden High Density Single Vineyard Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc, and the iconic MR de Compostella hold a place as some of South Africa’s finest wines and sit comfortably amongst the best expressions of the varieties on the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting note\u003cbr\u003eA wine bar classic - I think we have listed this wine from the very beginning. \u003cbr\u003eComplex on the nose with blackberry, black cherry and bramble in abundance and subtle hints of forest floor, dark chocolate, aniseed and spicy tobacco. The walk in the Black Forest continues with blue and blackberry dancing on a tight rope with focus and concentration, following through onto a perfectly balanced, fine-grained, velvety palate. The finish lingers with hints of fresh mint, cinnamon and perfume. Complex and structured.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"... Jasper has got to be one of the most eye-catching Cape Bordeaux Blends produced in SA. The fragrant lift from the 53% Cabernet Franc sets the tone for the wine, layered with black currant, sweet cedar, earthy red currant and lead pencil mineral spice. But it’s on the palate that the fireworks really kick off, tight grained and fabulously fresh, with silky sleek tannins, a weightless concentration of red and black berry fruits and a finish so electrically charge with tart bright acids that the sensors blow a fuse. The harmony and balance are simply astounding, combining with approachability, accessibility and a silky, finessed finish...\" (Wine Safari Score: 95+\/100 (2021) Greg Sherwood MW)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noahs Ark Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57075692699972,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/8025\/3508\/files\/IMG_0209.heic?v=1785933046","url":"https:\/\/soughtafterspirits.co.uk\/products\/2023-raats-family-wines-red-jasper-stellenbosch-south-africa-14-75cl","provider":"Sought After Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}