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

Raka Quinary 2007

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Josef Dreyer
Main Variety - Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol - 14.5 %vol
pH - 3.63
RS - 4.1 g/l
Total Acid - 5.3 g/l
Appellation - Kleinriver Ward

Characteristics

Type - Red
Style - Dry
Body - Full
Taste - Fruity


Accolades

2011 International Wine & Spirits Competition - Silver
Veritas Awards 2011 - Silver
Classic Wine Trophy 2011: Red Wine Category - Silver
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2010: Silver
Veritas 2009: Silver
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2009: Bronze
Monde Selection Canada 2009: Silver
Decanter World Wine Awards 2009: Commended

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Rich deep ruby colour.
This Bordeaux blend reveals a complex nose of spice and blackberries with a touch of mint and cigar box. The wine is well balanced with a full mouth feel which will improve with ageing up to 8 years.

Ageing Potential

Can keep up till 8 years from vintage.

Blend Information

45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 31% Merlot, 2% Malbec, 7% Petit Verdot

About The Harvest

The grapes were hand picked.

In The Cellar

Grapes were sorted twice before a pure yeast culture inoculated. The juice was pumped over the skins 3-5 times per day for 5 days. Once fermentation was complete, the wine was drained of the primary lees and transferred to a resting tank. Malolactic fermentation and a brief settling period preceded the wine to a combination of 225 litre barrels of French oak types.


Other Vintages

Wine Wine Maker Main Variety
Raka Quinary 2020 Josef Dreyer Cabernet Sauvignon
Raka Quinary 2019 Josef Dreyer Cabernet Sauvignon
Raka Quinary 2018 Josef Dreyer Cabernet Sauvignon
Raka Quinary 2017 Josef Dreyer Cabernet Sauvignon
Raka Quinary 2016 Josef Dreyer Cabernet Sauvignon
Raka Quinary 2015 Josef Dreyer Cabernet Sauvignon
Raka Quinary 2014 Josef Dreyer Cabernet Sauvignon
Raka Quinary 2013 Josef Dreyer Cabernet Sauvignon
Raka Quinary 2012 Josef Dreyer Cabernet Sauvignon
Raka Quinary 2011 Josef Dreyer Cabernet Sauvignon
Raka Quinary 2010 Josef Dreyer Cabernet Sauvignon
Raka Quinary 2009 Josef Dreyer Cabernet Sauvignon
Raka Quinary 2008 Josef Dreyer Cabernet Sauvignon
Raka Quinary 2007 Josef Dreyer Cabernet Sauvignon
Raka Quinary 2006 Josef Dreyer Cabernet Sauvignon
Raka Quinary 2005 Josef Dreyer Cabernet Sauvignon
Raka Quinary 2004 Tanya Rousseau Cabernet Sauvignon
Raka Quinary 2003 Tanya Rousseau Cabernet Sauvignon
Raka Quinary 2002 Tanya Rousseau Cabernet Sauvignon
Raka Quinary Magnum in wooden box Josef Dreyer Cabernet Sauvignon
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