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

Raka Barrel Select Merlot 2007

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Josef Dreyer
Main Variety - Merlot
Alcohol - 14.0 %vol
pH - 3.6
RS - 2.30 g/l
Total Acid - 5.60 g/l
Appellation - Kleinriver

Characteristics

Type - White
Style - Dry
Body - Light
Taste - Fruity


Accolades

Juliet Cullinan Wine Connoisseur's Awards Celebrated Collection
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2009 - Bronze 
Decanter World Wine Awards 2009 - Bronze 
John Platter Wine Guide 2010 - 4 ½Stars
Veritas 2009 - Silver


Tasting Notes

Appearance: Deep ruby colour
Wine Style: Dry
Bouquet & Palate: This classic Merlot shows characters of red berries and cloves with a hint of mintiness. Forthcoming on the nose with sweet violets and spicy oak. The wine is elegant and smooth with supple tannins.

Ageing Potential

It is ready to drink now, or within 5 years.

Blend Information

100% Merlot

About The Harvest

All grapes were hand picked and sorted twice before a pure yeast culture, B13, was inoculated.

In The Cellar

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.


Other Vintages

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Raka Barrel Select Merlot 2020 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Barrel Select Merlot 2019 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Barrel Select Merlot 2018 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Barrel Select Merlot 2017 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Barrel Select Merlot 2016 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Barrel Select Merlot 2015 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Barrel Select Merlot 2014 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Barrel Select Merlot 2013 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Barrel Select Merlot 2012 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Barrel Select Merlot 2011 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Barrel Select Merlot 2010 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Barrel Select Merlot 2009 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Barrel Select Merlot 2008 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Barrel Select Merlot 2007 Josef Dreyer Merlot
ARA - Industry Association for Responsible Alcohol use Not for sale to persons under the age of 18. Enjoy Responsibly.