Raats Family WinesMR De Compostella 2018

Product code: 12903
£61.95 inc VAT
South Africa
Red Wine from
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Stellenbosch
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Raats Family Wines
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Grape: 54% Cabernet Franc, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Malbec, 5% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot
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Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Stellenbosch
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Raats Family Wines
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Grape: 54% Cabernet Franc, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Malbec, 5% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot

Product Notes

Raats Family Wines MR De Compostella is an exquisite South African blended wine, crafted by the esteemed winemakers Bruwer Raats and Mzokhona Mvemve. This remarkable creation harmoniously brings together five Bordeaux varietals, namely Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. The wine illustrates a perfect balance between dark fruit notes, elegant oak nuances and layered complexity, resulting in an exceptional depth of flavour. Its refined tannin structure promises superb ageing potential. Praised for its sophistication and consistency, MR De Compostella stands testament to Raats Family Wines' transcendent approach to winemaking. A truly luxurious addition to any discerning wine connoisseur's cache.

Tasting Notes

Deep, dark intense ruby colour. Blackcurrant and black cherry fruit with hints of violets, cedar and cinnamon. Rich and complex with mineral, black berry fruit and dark chocolate on the finish. Harmoniously composed of sufficient of each of the five Bordeaux varietals to ensure none dominates. This wine shows a consistent, linear flavour profile with a polished finish.

About the Winery

Raats Family Wines

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.

http://raats.co.za

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