Raats Family Wines &

Raats Family Wines 'Dolomite' Cabernet Franc 2022

Savoury & Spicy Dry Red Cabernet Franc Stellenbosch , South Africa
Silky soft Cabernet Franc bursting with red berries, herbs and spice. From one of South Africa's finest Cab Franc handlers.
£18.95
/
Why You'll Love It
Raats' Dolomite Cabernet Franc captures the grape variety in 4K: fragrant red berries, leafy herbs and fine spice, while Stellenbosch's warmth adds succulent black fruits and silky texture.

We love this wine. And if you enjoy Cab Franc, you will love this wine. Enjoy it with grilled lamb cutlets, or game bird with red wine sauce.
About The Producer
After 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.

Purchasing 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.
Winemaking Information
The grapes come from Stellenbosch and are grown only on decomposed dolomite granite soils. This lends itself to great acidity, freshness and an extended mineral finish. Individual vineyard blocks were hand-picked at perfect ripeness during February.

Grapes were hand sorted three times, crushed and left to cold soak on the skins for five days. After fermentation at a temperature of 28°C, the grapes were basket pressed before malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Mix 6 price: £18.00
⚡ Buy 6 mixed bottles, save 5%
Mix 12 price: £17.06
⚡ Buy 12 mixed bottles, save 10%
  • Free next day delivery (spend £150+)
  • Free same day local delivery (spend £50, otherwise £2 charge)

Pairs well with...
Wine Details
Grape
  • Cabernet Franc
Region Stellenbosch
Country South Africa
Wine Type Red
Wine Style Savoury & Spicy Dry Red
Vintage 2022
ABV 13.5%
Volume 750ml
Production Methods
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Note: Wines listed as "Organic" and "Biodynamic" refer to both practising and certified production.