Raats Family Wines Dolomite Cabernet Franc wine boasts a rich tapestry of flavours, elegantly crafted in South Africa. Enticing aromas of dark cherries and tobacco leaf blend seamlessly with a velvety palate, adorned with hints of blackcurrant and dark chocolate. This wine is characteristic for its medium bodied profile and well-rounded tannins, providing a balanced overall experience. The finish is long and slightly spicy, with a touch of minerality that recalls its dolomite soil origin. The wine stands as a testament to the Raats Family's dedication to quality, showcasing grace, depth, and complexity in each bottle.

Tasting Notes

Dolomite wines express great purity of fruit and balanced elegance. The nose shows dark and red cherry. Dark berries, spiciness and herbs linger on the palate. The wine has great purity of fruit with a hint of wet-stone minerality and a velvet soft finish.

About the Winery

Located in the heart of South Africa's breathtaking Stellenbosch region, Raats Family Wines is a boutique winery crafting exceptional premium wines. It is a family-owned and operated estate that has been the quintessence of premium wine production for just over two decades. A plush landscape with rich soils prime for cultivation, offers an optimal setting for the cultivation of Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc.

At the helm is Bruwer Raats, the winemaker who is highly acclaimed for his skilled craftsmanship, and dedication to the art of viticulture. His vision and meticulous attention to detail has led Raats Family Wines to become internationally renowned for their quality and character. The winery takes the age-old adage of putting quality over quantity seriously, producing small volumes of high quality wines.

The gently sloping vineyards, kissed by the South African sun and blessed by the cool Atlantic breeze, provide top-notch terroir. Ideal for growing grapes with character and complexity, through sustainable farming practices. Here, each grape is hand-harvested to ensure only the finest quality grapes are selected for their luscious wines.

The tasting room at Raats, is an aesthetic delight. Comfortable and modern, it offers visitors the opportunity to explore the exclusive selection of wines at their leisure, facilitating an intimate connection between the consumer and the wine. The room's floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the beautiful vineyards, providing the perfect backdrop for tourists and wine enthusiasts alike.

But what truly sets Raats Family Wines apart from its peers, is its unyielding commitment to the preservation of the wines' natural complexity and unique identity. This centred approach has indeed paid off, as the winery is now lauded for its wide array of award-winning wines that are expressive of their terroir with Bruwer Raats being recognised internationally for his pioneering work with Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc that seductively marries universally adored flavours with local craftsmanship.

Raats Family Wines, with its deep-rooted dedication to quality. Is truly a jewel in the crown of the South African wine industry.

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