Raka Biography Shiraz 2005

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Tanya Rousseau

Main Variety - Shiraz

Alcohol - 14.47 %vol

pH - 3.63

RS - 2.7 g/l

Total Acid - 5.4 g/l

Appellation - Coastal

Characteristics

Type - Red

Style - Dry

Body - Full

Accolades

Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2006: Gold
Platter 2008: 4½ Stars
Veritas 2006: Silver

Tasting Notes

2008 John Platter - 4½ Stars
2007 Veritas - Silver
2007 Michelangelo International Wine Awards - Silver Medal
2006 Michelangelo International Wine Awards - Gold Medall
This Shiraz shows leather and meat spices on the nose. The palate is a well combined mixture of spiciness, up-front fruit and smokiness.

Blend Information

100% Shiraz

In The Vineyard

Wine-growing Area: Kleinriver

About The Harvest

All grapes were hand picked and sorted twice before a pure yeast culture was inoculated The juice was pumped over the skins 3-5 times per day for 5 days.

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