Raka Figurehead 2005

2008 Veritas Awards - Bronze Medal
Wein Welt - 5 Stars
Veritas 2007 - Bronze
2007 Michelangelo International Wine Awards - Gold Medal

2007 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show - Bronze Medal (74/100)
2006 Michelangelo International Wine Awards - Silver Medal
This Cape-style blend (30% Pinotage) reveals raspberries on the nose with a hint of spice and sun-dried tomatoes. The spiciness comes through on the palate, leaving a mouth-coating long finish.


variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Pinotage, 10% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot ]
winery : Raka Wines
winemaker : Tanya Rousseau
wine of origin : Kleinriver Ward
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 2.4 g/l  pH : 3.62  ta : 5.8 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2007: Gold
John Platter Wine Guide 2009: 4½ Stars
Wein Welt (Germany): 5 Stars
Veritas 2010: Gold
Old Mutual Trophy Wine 2007: Bronze

in the vineyard : Grapes picked from vines located in the Western Cape district (Kleinriver Ward).

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

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