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Raats Original Red Blend 2009

This is a classical blend of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Pure and well defined, packed with blackcurrant and mulberry fruit and a hint of cocoa. Despite the wine's power, it remains focused and pure. The finish is refreshing with a great mineral and tobacco aftertaste.

Goes well with fillet, venison and lamb.
variety : Cabernet Franc [ 91% Cabernet Franc, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon. ]
winemaker : Bruwer Raats
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14 % vol  rs : 3.2 g/l  pH : 3.5  ta : 5.9 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
  • Rated 3.5 Stars, SA Wine Magazine (June 2011).

ageing : 5 - 7 years (2014 to 2016) with proper storage. This wine is drinkable on release but has the ability to age.
in the vineyard : All the vineyards are in Stellenbosch. The Cabernet Franc is grown in decomposed granite soil and the Cabernet Sauvignon is grown in table mountain sandstone soil.
about the harvest: Each individual varietal are hand-picked separate to ensure each variety comes in at its own perfect ripeness. Picked from end of February 2009 to end April 2010.

Grape Sugar: 24° - 25° Balling
Acid: 6 - 7 g/l
pH at Harvest: 3.4 - 3.5

in the cellar : 

Grapes were hand sorted three times before being crushed and de-stemmed. Fermented in both, open and closed tanks. Pressed once been fermented dry. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.


Wood Ageing

12 Months in 100% French oak - 20% 2nd fill, 30% 3rd fill and 50% in 4th fill.
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