RAATS JASPER RED BLEND 2023

Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
"Crafted amidst the vine-clad hills of Stellenbosch, the Jasper Red Blend 2023 stands as a testament to the artistry of Raats Family Wines. This vintage is a symphony of flavours, an ode to the winery's commitment to excellence. With a heritage steeped in tradition and innovation, each bottle encapsulates the essence of South African winemaking, weaving a narrative that celebrates the rich tapestry of the land and its bounty.

Exceptionally intense and complex on the nose with blackberry, black cherry and bramble in abundance and subtle hints of forest floor, dark chocolate, aniseed and spicy tobacco. The walk in the Black Forest continues with blue and blackberry dancing on a tight rope with focus and concentration, following through onto a perfectly balanced, fine-grained, velvety palate. The finish lingers with hints of fresh mint, cinnamon and perfume. Complex and structured.

Grapes were hand sorted three times, crushed and left to cold soak on the skins for five days. After fermentation the grapes were basket pressed and allowed to undergo malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The wine was then aged for 16 months prior to bottling. 16 months in French tight grain oak barrels (20% second, 30% third fill and 50% fourth fill)."