Raats Family Wines Jasper Red Coastal Region

Supple and rich in the mouth, this wine is bursting with flavors of ripe, dark berries, violets, cinnamon, and a hint of herbs. The palate reveals dark berries, tobacco leaf, cocoa, and herbal nuances, leading to a long, complex finish. Established by Bruwer Raats in 2000, Raats Family Wines is a family-owned winery located in the Polkadraai Hills of Stellenbosch, South Africa. The estate is renowned for its commitment to producing expressive, balanced, and precisely crafted wines focusing on terroir-driven approaches from decomposed granite and dolomite soils.

Grape Varietal: Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot

Feature: Sustainable, Vegan

Country: South Africa

Region: Western Cape

Appellation: Coastal Region

Grape Profile: Bordeaux-style blends from regions outside Bordeaux, referred to as "Meritage" in the United States or Bordeaux blends elsewhere, aim to reflect the style of French wines using traditional grape varieties, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec.

Region Profile: South Africa’s Coastal Region encompasses some of the Cape’s most important fine-wine territory. The region benefits from a Mediterranean climate moderated by Atlantic and False Bay influences, giving warm days for ripening and cooler evenings that help preserve acidity and aromatic detail. Soils range from granite- and sandstone-derived decomposed soils to clay-rich and gravelly sites.

Pair with: Grilled, hearty meat dishes like barbecued ribs, lamb chops, and roasted duck. Aged cheeses like Manchego, Gouda, and blue. Vegetarian dishes like roasted vegetables or mushroom risotto.

Map of South Africa showing wine regions, including Coastal Region, Breede River Valley, Klein Karoo, Swartland, and others; with color-coded districts and vineyards, and labeled cities and landmarks.
Map of South Africa highlighting wine regions: Coastal Region in red, Cape South Coast in orange, Breedekloof, Klein Karoo, Olifants River, and Orange River regions in green, and additional regions marked with names. The map includes notable towns and rivers like Vredendal, Piketberg, Swartland, Tulbagh, Darling, Malmesbury, Paarl, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Elgin, Overberg, Bredasdorp, Cape Agulhas, Walker Bay, Swellendam, and others. It also shows the Olifants River, Breede River Valley, Klein Karoo, and Orange River. The map features a legend, a north arrow, and a scale. A watermark indicates it is a digital, shareable, non-commercial image related to South African wine regions.