Raka Barrel Selected Merlot 2006

Deep ruby colour. This classic Merlot shows characters of red berries and cloves with a hint of mintiness. Forthcoming on the nose with sweet violets and spicy oak. The wine is elegant and smooth with supple tannins. It is ready to drink now, or within 5 years.


variety : Merlot [ Merlot ]
winery : Raka Wines
winemaker : Josef Dreyer
wine of origin : Kleinriver
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 2.5 g/l  pH : 3.52  ta : 5.6 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  

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 called B13 was inoculated.

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