{"product_id":"2018-raats-family-cabernet-franc-stellenbosch","title":"2018 Raats Family Cabernet Franc Stellenbosch South Africa","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This Is an Outstanding Cabernet Franc\" ~94 VM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe Only Winery in Platter’s to Receive 5 Five Star Wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBHW has the Lowest Price Anywhere!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe’ve just had a revelation with \u003cb\u003eRaats Winery\u003c\/b\u003e from Stellenbosch — and these wines are unlike anything we’ve experienced. Having tasted hundreds of South African wines over the years, \u003cb\u003eRaats stands out\u003c\/b\u003e as the \u003cb\u003ebest Bordeaux blends\u003c\/b\u003e we’ve encountered from the region. If you’re a fan of Bordeaux, particularly \u003cb\u003eCabernet Franc\u003c\/b\u003e, you’ll understand why this winery has quickly become one of \u003cb\u003eBig Hammer Wines’ top global discoveries\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBut the wines aren’t the only thing that impressed us. There’s a remarkable story behind this family-run winery, and we think you’ll enjoy hearing it. \u003cb\u003eCheck out this 4-minute video\u003c\/b\u003e to learn more about their journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe’re not the only ones singing their praises. \u003cb\u003ePlatter’s Guide\u003c\/b\u003e named Raats \u003cb\u003eWinery of the Year 2018\u003c\/b\u003e, and top critics in the U.S. have awarded them \u003cb\u003e94-96pt scores\u003c\/b\u003e across multiple vintages. To be honest, we’ve overlooked South Africa in the past, but the world’s wine experts have long recognized the \u003cb\u003estunning quality\u003c\/b\u003e coming from this region. Raats is at the very \u003cb\u003etop\u003c\/b\u003e — and these wines are \u003cb\u003enot to be missed\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e100% Cabernet Franc. The nose entices with its perfume and a garrigue character of Cape fynbos, rosemary, lavender and thyme with spicy notes of nutmeg, cloves and star anise. Intense brooding blackberry fruit, graphite and a streak of minerality add to the complexity of the nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2018 Cabernet Franc Family, aged in 25% new oak (Vicard and Mercurey cooperages) for 18 months, easily possesses the finest nose of the three Cabernet Francs that I tasted from Raats, with soaring red berry fruit laced with bell pepper, powdered dark chocolate and gravel. The fresh, vibrant palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, fine acidity and a very precise and sustained finish. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an outstanding Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/strong\u003e ~ 94 Vinous Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~ 94 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-primary info-card__item-link-text font-weight-bold\"\u003eTim Atkin, Master of Wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of This Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raats Family","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46697327821035,"sku":"RFCFS18","price":43.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/files\/2018RaatsFamilyCabernetFrancStellenbosch.png?v=1755021152","url":"https:\/\/www.bighammerwines.com\/products\/2018-raats-family-cabernet-franc-stellenbosch","provider":"BigHammerWines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}