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Raats Family Wines Dolomite Cabernet Franc 2012
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, South AfricaCrushed rock juice. And not just any rocks. Dolomite. Broken stones and alluring florals stream through this light-bodied cabernet franc, from a mix of trellised and bush vines of 19-26 years of age. Subtle cassis, light anise and franc's characteristic herbal tobacco greenness ride along finely grippy tannins. Fruit from dry farmed vineyards in Stellenbosch and Paarl is grown on decomposed dolomite granite, which gives lifted acidity, threads of textural minerality and freshness through the lengthy, bitter cocoa dusted and slightly warm (for 13.5 percent) finish. After soaking on the skins for five days and wild ferment, grapes are basket pressed into stainless steel before a year in aged French oak. Alluring stuff; this is South Africa now.Tasted: 28 October 2016Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $25.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Grape: Cabernet FrancUPC: 6009800497267
