Raats Red Jasper 2017
- v89
- ws88
Category | Red Blend |
Varietals | |
Brand | Raats |
Origin | South Africa, Stellenbosch |
Vinous
- v89
The 2017 Jasper Red Blend comprises 53% Cabernet Franc, 36% Malbec, 5% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot that undergoes triple sorting. I find the nose just a little smudged at first, maybe missing the delineation of the Dolomite Cabernet Franc (for example). The palate is medium- bodied with firm yet supple tannins, meaty/bloody red berry fruit and bay leaf, cracked black pepper and tobacco toward the finish. Not bad, though it is shown up by some of Raats's other new releases.
Wine Spectator
- ws88
A balanced, medium-bodied red, with an appealing mix of ripe and juicy black currant and black cherry fruit with accents of rose hip, dried thyme, talc and anise. Chalky finish. Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now. 2,291 cases made, 672 cases imported.
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