I've been friends with Bruwer Raats for several years after meeting him through my previous employment. He is one of the stars of the South African wine industry, consistently making award winning Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc. In January this year his top wine (MR de Compostella) was voted as the most memorable wine in the world for 2012 by Neil Martin from the Wine Advocate. But this is just one of many many awards, and all justified...Bruwer's wines have always been among my favourites from South Africa.
The Raats family have stuck firm to their intention just to produce the best of two main varieties. They only produce Chenin Blancs in their white range, and Cabernet Franc dominates the reds. Over the past year, Bruwer has been developing an "entry" level Cab Franc - his top wines are quite pricey! - to give consumers an introduction into what he produces. This wine has not yet been released into export markets...yet!
We caught up with Bruwer over a pizza and tasting. It was lovely to see him again and to taste his new vintages. And the best news...we can launch the new Cabernet France wine later in the year as an exclusive to DW under a special label just for us and at an affordable price! It is juicy, fruity, and soft, just like eating blueberry pie!
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