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Raka Luxus Collection

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Josef Dreyer
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Appellation - Klein River

Characteristics

Type - Red


Blend Information

Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot,

Additional Information

Raka Quinary: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 34% Merlot, 4% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot
Tasting Notes: Well defined leafy liquorice and forest floor earthiness on the nose  carried through on the pallet complemented by oak with a full rich aftertaste.

Raka Petit Verdot: 100% Petit Verdot
Tasting Notes: Complex nose of blackcurrant, violets, white pepper with leathery undertones. The same characters lead to the palate with intense dark fruit and makes a full month feel with a long finish.

Raka Cabernet Sauvignon: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes: This Cabernet Sauvignon has a complex structure with a lot of dark fruits, black currents and some mint. Soft, juicy ripe black fruit flavours on the palate with a fine tannin structure

Raka Cabernet Franc: 100% Cabernet Franc
Tasting Notes: Deep Ruby red colour. Grabs attention with intense blackcurrant herbaceous hints and delicate floral notes. Poised and full bodied with same characters on the pallet, velvet gripping finish.

Raka Barrel Select Merlot: 100% Merlot
Tasting Notes: This juicy wine with red cherries, plums and a hint of mintiness on the nose carries the same character through on the palate, combined with spicy oak notes. This elegant and smooth wine has supple tannins.

Raka Malbec: 100% Malbec
Tasting Notes: The nose reveals plums, roasted coffee and forest floor  flavours.On the palate baked blueberry muffins with lovely plummy, salty finish.


Other Vintages

Wine Wine Maker Main Variety
Raka Luxus Collection Josef Dreyer 0
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