Graham Beck Railroad Red 2008

Name: Graham Beck Railroad Red 2008
Brand: Graham Beck
SKU: 26633

This wine is also available Internationally.

Sweet redberry fruit flavours from the Merlot and Cabernet Franc and spiciness from the Shiraz with layers of subtle fruit tannins on the palate. Harmonious, lightly oaked, fruit-rich and flavourful with a lively drinkability. A generous and rewarding red wine.

Enjoy with veal, roast lamb, stews or rich pasta dishes.

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variety : Merlot [ Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc, with small percentages of Sangiovese, Ruby Cabernet, Mourvèdre ]

winery : Graham Beck

winemaker : Pieter Ferreira

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 14.57 % vol rs : 2.81 g/l pH : 3.64 ta : 5.17 g/l

type : Red style : Dry taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

in the vineyard : Railroad vineyards are all home grown. Cabernet Franc and Merlot originate from our farms in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek while the Shiraz, Mourvedre and Ruby Cabernet hail from the sunny sites in Robertson, promoting upfront fruit characteristics.

about the harvest: Harvesting took place from the end of February 2008 to the last week of March 2008.

in the cellar : Fermented in closed and open fermenters with regular pump overs and punch downs to ensure optimum fruit and soft extraction. A portion of the blend was matured in 4th fill French and American oak barrels for 6 - 8 months with the rest of the blend kept unoaked for upfront berry fruit flavours and freshness.

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