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Raka Red 2002

A subtle blend of Cabernet, Merlot, Ruby Cabernet, Shiraz and Petite Verdot. Matured for 6 months in French and American oak, the wine has an herbaceous fynbos nose with a palate of ripe cherries and chocolate.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 18% Ruby Cabernet, 3.6% Shiraz, 2.4% Petit Verdot ]
winery : Raka Wines
winemaker : Tanya Rousseau
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 14.00 % vol  rs : 3.89 g/l  pH : 3.61  ta : 5.44 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Herbaceous   wooded
pack : Bottle  
AWARDS
Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show 2003 - Bronze
Wine Magazine April & November 2003 - Great Buy, 3½ Stars
Platter 2004 and 2005 - 3 Stars
SAA Wine List 2005 - First and Business class

ageing : Great now or within four years.
in the vineyard : Grapes were handpicked from Goudini, Malmesbury and Overberg.
about the harvest: The grapes were hand picked into lug boxes.
in the cellar : 12 months in American and French Oak. Cold soaked for 3 days.
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Raka Red 2002
Cabernet Sauvignon