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

Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2007

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Josef Dreyer
Main Variety - Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol - 13.5 %vol
pH - 3.23
RS - 1.3 g/l
Total Acid - 6.0 g/l
Appellation - Coastal

Characteristics

Type - White
Style - Dry


Accolades

John Platter - 4 Stars
Grand Prix Degustation Wine Show - Grand Prix Trophy
Veritas 2007 - Bronze

Tasting Notes

John Platter - 4 Stars
Grand Prix Degustation Wine Show - Grand Prix Trophy
Veritas 2007 - Bronze

Pale straw colour. Fresh and crisp with appealing aromas of green pepper, freshly mowed lawn and fig; subtle hints of pear and gooseberry. There is harmony between nose and palate. Green figs and hints of pineapple is underpinned by a subtle flintiness.

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: Klein River Ward, Western Cape, South Africa

About The Harvest

All grapes were hand picked and sorted before being crushed directly in to the press were skin contact is allowed for 8 hours.


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