Raka Biography Shiraz 2005

2008 John Platter - 4½ Stars
2007 Veritas - Silver
2007 Michelangelo International Wine Awards - Silver Medal
2006 Michelangelo International Wine Awards - Gold Medall

This Shiraz shows leather and meat spices on the nose. The palate is a well combined mixture of spiciness, up-front fruit and smokiness.


variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winery : Raka Wines
winemaker : Tanya Rousseau
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14.47 % vol  rs : 2.7 g/l  pH : 3.63  ta : 5.4 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2006: Gold
Platter 2008: 4½ Stars
Veritas 2006: Silver

in the vineyard : Wine-growing Area: Kleinriver

about the harvest: All grapes were hand picked and sorted twice before a pure yeast culture was inoculated The juice was pumped over the skins 3-5 times per day for 5 days.

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