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

Raka Spliced 2003

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Tanya Rousseau
Main Variety - Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol - 14.43 %vol
pH - 3.63
RS - 2.7 g/l
Total Acid - 5.9 g/l
Appellation - Coastal

Characteristics

Type - Red


Accolades

Veritas 2004: Silver 
Wine Magazine December 2004: 4 Stars
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2005: Silver
Fairbairn Capital Trophy Wine Show 2005: Bronze 
John Platter 2005: 3 Stars


Tasting Notes

Good even ruby colour, ripe fruit and strawberry on the nose, fruity plum and red berries with some marmite/salami on the palate, well judged, absorbed tannins, good balance, lingering finish.

Blend Information

38% Cabernet Sauvignon 23% Ruby Cabernet, 21% Shiraz, 18% Merlot

About The Harvest

Hand picked in small Lug boxes

In The Cellar

Precooled to 3ºC. Dry 12 months in French Oak


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Raka Spliced 2017 Josef Dreyer Shiraz
Raka Spliced 2016 Josef Dreyer Shiraz
Raka Spliced 2015 Josef Dreyer Shiraz
Raka Spliced 2014 Josef Dreyer Shiraz
Raka Spliced 2013 Josef Dreyer Shiraz
Raka Spliced 2012 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Spliced 2011 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Spliced 2010 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Spliced 2009 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Spliced 2008 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Spliced 2007 Josef Dreyer Malbec
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Raka Spliced 2003 Tanya Rousseau Cabernet Sauvignon
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