Crafted amidst the rolling vineyards of Stellenbosch, South Africa, the Dolomite Cabernet Franc 2021 by Raats Family Wines is a true testament to the region's rich winemaking heritage. This wine reflects a dedication to excellence and a passion for the craft, showcasing the essence of its terroir. With each sip, it offers a glimpse into the heart and soul of Stellenbosch's winemaking tradition, inviting you to experience the unique character that makes this region renowned for its exceptional wines.
The nose opens with enticing aromas of dark and red cherries. On the palate, dark berries, spiciness, and subtle herbal notes create a layered complexity. The wine offers great purity of fruit, accented by a touch of wet-stone minerality and a soft, velvety finish, making it both elegant and balanced.
The nose opens with enticing aromas of dark and red cherries. On the palate, dark berries, spiciness, and subtle herbal notes create a layered complexity. The wine offers great purity of fruit, accented by a touch of wet-stone minerality and a soft, velvety finish, making it both elegant and balanced.
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 and underwent malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Winemaker : Bruwer Raats
Winemaker : Bruwer Raats
Raats Family Wines are specialists in the crafting of exceptional wines from Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc. It is their mission to consistently produce Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc of outstanding quality from South Africa and to establish these wines as international benchmarks.
The Raats family lives and dreams about these two varieties and passionately produces wines they believe are truly distinct from old vineyards in the Stellenbosch area east of Cape Town. They have earned a reputation internationally as a New World leader in the production of Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc.
The Raats family lives and dreams about these two varieties and passionately produces wines they believe are truly distinct from old vineyards in the Stellenbosch area east of Cape Town. They have earned a reputation internationally as a New World leader in the production of Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc.
