Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2008

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Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Josef Dreyer

Main Variety - Sauvignon Blanc

Alcohol - 14.0 %vol

pH - 3.35

RS - 1.6 g/l

Total Acid - 5.4 g/l

Appellation - Klein River

Characteristics

Type - White

Style - Dry

Accolades

John Platter 2009 - 4 Stars
Michelangelo International Wine Awards - 2008 Silver

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Clear, straw-yellow in colour
Wine Style: Dry

This wine shows classic cool climate characteristics. Pronounced tropical aromas with gooseberries, pear and guava. Hints of green pepper, fig and asparagus These aromas follow through onto a lively, crisp palate with richness and complexity

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.

In The Cellar

Pure yeast cultures were inoculated in the juice after pressing in order to optimize the fermentation process at around 16 degrees celsius. Extended lees contact was allowed after fermentation and the wine was allowed to naturally clarify itself under gravity prior to filtering and bottling.

Other Vintages

Wine	Wine Maker	Main Variety
Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2023	Josef Dreyer	Sauvignon Blanc
Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2022	Josef Dreyer	Sauvignon Blanc
Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2021	Josef Dreyer	Sauvignon Blanc
Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2020	Josef Dreyer	Sauvignon Blanc
Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2019	Josef Dreyer	Sauvignon Blanc
Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2018	Josef Dreyer	Sauvignon Blanc
Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2017	Josef Dreyer	Sauvignon Blanc
Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2016	Josef Dreyer	Sauvignon Blanc
Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2015	Josef Dreyer	Sauvignon Blanc
Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2014	Josef Dreyer	Sauvignon Blanc
Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2013	Josef Dreyer	Sauvignon Blanc
Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2012	Josef Dreyer	Sauvignon Blanc
Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2011	Josef Dreyer	Sauvignon Blanc
Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2011	Josef Dreyer	Sauvignon Blanc
Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2010	Josef Dreyer	Sauvignon Blanc
Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2009	Josef Dreyer	Sauvignon Blanc
Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2008	Josef Dreyer	Sauvignon Blanc
Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2007	Josef Dreyer	Sauvignon Blanc
Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2006	Danelle van Rensburg	Sauvignon Blanc
Raka Sauvignon Blanc 2004	Tanya Rousseau	Sauvignon Blanc

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