2013 MR de Compostella, Raats Family Wines, Stellenbosch, South Africa
A blend of five grapes (Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot), and a collaboration of two winemakers, Bruwer Raats and Mzokhona Mvemve, this is balance personified (or should I say vinified). An opulent nose of expensive oak leads onto a silky, sensuous palate which is restrained by freshness and precision. This is the mark of great winemaking: the ability to create a wine of hedonistic pleasure, but knowing when to rein it in. Marvellous.
WINE DETAILS
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Region & country
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, South Africa
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Grape
41% Cabernet Franc
19% Cabernet Sauvignon
17% Malbec/Auxerrois
14% Merlot
9% Petit Verdot
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Maturity
Ready 2017 - 2030
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Colour
Red
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Sweetness
Dry
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Style
Still
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Unit Volume
Bottle (75cl.)
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ABV
14.5%
