Comment on: Raats Original Red Blend 2008

Dear Peter,
If the wine was spoiled it is better not to rate it, as it is unfair to the wine.
Lerika Raats

by Bruwer 26/01/2010 13:44

Comment on: Raats Family Cabernet Franc 2007

Dear Wine supporters,
thank you for drinking Raats Family Wines!
As I have seen many comments on the price of the Cab.Franc I would like to share the following information with you.

In his resent visit to the UK, Bruwer (winemaker) was invited to show one of his own best wines, alongside a wine that had inspired him at the “Tate Modern’s Sky top.” He showed his Cab Franc 2001 (Stellenbosch) against Cheval Blanc 2001 (St-Émilion )at the tasting attended by top sommeliers and wine critics like Jancis Robinson, Anthony Rose, Simon Woods, and Tim Atkins. Every one agreed that the Raats Cab Franc 01 compared very well, it stood its own against the Cheval Blanc and at a tenth of the price compared to Cheval Blanc the Raats Cab Franc was amazing value.

The purpose of this was not to boast about making good wine, but to prove that South Africa’s winemakers have the ability to make world class wines.

Jancis Robinson said the following about the Raats Family Cabernet Franc 2001:
“A wine I was most impressed by about five years ago. Lovely and still fresh with no jagged oak. Very skilful winemaking for eight years ago. Really refreshing." – 3 Nov 2009
Jancis rated the Cab Franc 01 at 17. 5 which will equate to a 4 and a half star according to the “Naked Wine rating system” and the Cheval Blanc rated at 18.

Thank you for your support and enjoy!

Lerika Raats

by Bruwer 26/01/2010 10:22

Posted on: Bruwer Raats's wall

MEDIA UPDATE: "Stars out of Africa" - Daily Mail, UK. 24.01.10
Raats Original Chenin Blanc selected by Olly Smith as one of the top wine selections from South Africa.

by Bruwer 25/01/2010 13:46

Comment on: Raats Original Chenin Blanc 2009

UPDATE from the MEDIA: "Stars out of Africa" - Mail and Guardian, UK. 24.01.09
Raats Original Chenin Blanc 08 selected by Olly Smith as one of the top 5 wines from South Africa.

by Bruwer 25/01/2010 13:34

Posted on: Bruwer Raats's wall

Dear Lewis,
The Raats Family Chenin 08 is very different from the Original Chenin. It is rich and intense yet elegent and delicate on the palate. You'll find that appose to the pineapple,green melon, apple flavours of the "Original CB" the Family Chenin has more of a honeyd, pear ,butterscotch, citrus flavours completed with a firm minerality and spicy edge. You'll also find that it changes all the time enjoy and let me know what you think.
Lerika Raats

by Bruwer 21/01/2010 10:57

Posted on: Dominique Grangeon's wall

Hi Dominique. Just wanted you to know that I had a couple of bottles of your 2006 Châteauneuf-du-Pape with Christmas dinner. It converted my brother in law from being a "Rioja or nothing man" and even my Rose loving Sister enjoyed it (although not as much as she enjoyed your Rose). Anyway Thankyou for helping to make my families Christmas dinner better with your excellent wines.

Have you got anymore Rose in the pipeline? My Sister wants me to buy her some more!

by Alex 19/01/2010 11:09