Born of the sea, Guided by the stars, Blessed by the earth

Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2006

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Danelle van Rensburg
Main Variety - Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol - 14.0 %vol
pH - 3.2
RS - 1.4 g/l
Total Acid - 5.60 g/l
Appellation - Coastal

Characteristics

Type - White
Style - Dry


Accolades

John Platter 2007 - 4 Stars
Terroir Wine Awards 2006 - Top White


Tasting Notes

Appearance: Pale straw colour
Bouquet: All the classic aromas and flavours of gooseberries, fresh tropical fruit and green peppers give the wine its youthful vibrance and fresh appeal.
Palate: Great harmony between the nose and palate, with lemony-fruit, green figs and a subtle flintiness on the palate.

Blend Information

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Food Suggestions

Served well chilled, this wine is well suited to any seafood and cold meats. Also delightful on its own!

In The Vineyard

Wine-growing Area: Western Cape, Kleinriver Ward

About The Harvest

All grapes were hand picked.

In The Cellar

The grapes were sorted twice before skin contact in the press. Pure yeast cultures were inoculated in the juice after pressing in order to optimize the fermentation process at around 16ºC. No extended lees contact was allowed after fermentation and the wine was allowed to naturally clarify itself under gravity prior to filtering and bottling.


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