Raats Family Wines Mvemve Raats de Compostella Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Merlot 2017

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Stellenbosch

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South Africa

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Raats Family Wines Mvemve Raats de Compostella Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Merlot 2017

Raats Family Wines

Exhibitor

Mvemve Raats de Compostella

Label

Stellenbosch

Region

South Africa

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Closure

2017

Vintage

14.5%

Alcohol Content

$126 AUD

RRP (AUD)

Deep, dark and intense ruby colour. Blackcurrant and black cherry fruit with hints of violets, cedar and cinnamon. Rich and complex with mineral, blackberry fruit and dark chocolate on the finish. Harmoniously composed of the five Bordeaux varieties to ensure none dominate. This wine shows a consistent, linear flavour profile with a polished and well-defined finish

Additional Features

Aged for 24 months

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Double Gold [GFW21]

2021 Global Fine Wine Challenge

96 | Classic cassis, cigar box bouquet, attractive leafy nuances. Juicy and fresh. Excellent intensity, plentiful chewy slightly astringent tannins. Long persistent finish. Well structured.

93 | Sweet ripe bramble fruits slightly jammy aromas. Palate ripe and juicy with soft tannins, natural acidity and sweet dark fruits on the finish.

96 | Strong blackcurrant aromas. The palate is plush and gorgeous with ripe tannin.

96 | Youthful exuberant wine with dense dark berry fruits, deep set chocolaty tannins. Smooth glossy wine.

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