Raka Spliced 2004

Veritas 2007 - Bronze
Veritas 2006 - Bronze
WINE magazine September 2006 - 4 stars

2006 Michelangelo International Wine Awards - Gold Medal
Clear ruby colour. Herbaceous nose with rich plums, coffee and savoury notes on the palate. Huge structure with serious wood but supple tannins and a long finish.


variety : Merlot [ 88% Merlot, 9% Ruby Cabernet, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winery : Raka Wines
winemaker : Tanya Rousseau
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 2.6 g/l  pH : 3.8  ta : 5.8 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
John Platter 2005: 3½ Stars
Wine Magazine December 2006: 4 Star 
Michelangelo International Wine Awards: 2006 Gold
Veritas 2006: Bronze

in the vineyard : Wine-growing area: Western Cape, Kleinriver Ward

about the harvest: All grapes were hand picked and sorted twice before a pure yeast culture was inoculated.

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