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

Raka Spliced 2004

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Tanya Rousseau
Main Variety - Merlot
Alcohol - 14.0 %vol
pH - 3.8
RS - 2.6 g/l
Total Acid - 5.8 g/l
Appellation - Coastal

Characteristics

Type - Red
Style - Dry


Accolades

John Platter 2005: 3½ Stars
Wine Magazine December 2006: 4 Star 
Michelangelo International Wine Awards: 2006 Gold
Veritas 2006: Bronze


Tasting Notes

Veritas 2007 - Bronze
Veritas 2006 - Bronze
WINE magazine September 2006 - 4 stars

2006 Michelangelo International Wine Awards - Gold Medal
Clear ruby colour. Herbaceous nose with rich plums, coffee and savoury notes on the palate. Huge structure with serious wood but supple tannins and a long finish.

Blend Information

88% Merlot, 9% Ruby Cabernet, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon

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 was inoculated.


Other Vintages

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Raka Spliced 2021 Josef Dreyer Shiraz
Raka Spliced 2020 Josef Dreyer Shiraz
Raka Spliced 2019 Josef Dreyer Shiraz
Raka Spliced 2018 Josef Dreyer Shiraz
Raka Spliced 2017 Josef Dreyer Shiraz
Raka Spliced 2016 Josef Dreyer Shiraz
Raka Spliced 2015 Josef Dreyer Shiraz
Raka Spliced 2014 Josef Dreyer Shiraz
Raka Spliced 2013 Josef Dreyer Shiraz
Raka Spliced 2012 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Spliced 2011 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Spliced 2010 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Spliced 2009 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Spliced 2008 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Spliced 2007 Josef Dreyer Malbec
Raka Spliced 2006 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Spliced 2005 Josef Dreyer Cabernet Sauvignon
Raka Spliced 2004 Tanya Rousseau Merlot
Raka Spliced 2003 Tanya Rousseau Cabernet Sauvignon
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