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
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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
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