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

Raka Rosé 2010

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Josef Dreyer
Main Variety - Merlot
Alcohol - 13.5 %vol
pH - 3.64
RS - 2.3 g/l
Total Acid - 4.5 g/l
Appellation - Kleinriver Ward

Characteristics

Type - Rose
Style - Dry
Taste - Fruity


Tasting Notes

Bouquet and Palate: On the nose there is an unexpected abundance of fresh, fich flavours of crushed fruit. The same characters carries through on the palate with a refreshing crisp watermelon finish.

Blend Information

37% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Malbec 10% Shiraz, 10% Cabernet Franc

Food Suggestions

Good for sun downers or enjoy with light mealsServed well chilled, this wine is well suited to any Seafood, pasta and cold meats. Also delightful on its own!

In The Vineyard

Wine-growing Area: Klein River Ward, Western Cape, South Africa

In The Cellar

All grapes were hand picked and sorted before being crushed directly in to the tanks were skin contact is allowed for 4 hours. 6 - 15 % of each variety were extracted and inoculate with pure yeast cultures to optimize fermentation at around 16° C. The wine was allowed to naturally clarify under gravity prior to filtering and bottling.


Other Vintages

Wine Wine Maker Main Variety
Raka Rosé 2021 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Rosé 2020 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Rosé 2019 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Rosé 2018 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Rosé 2017 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Rosé 2016 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Rosé 2015 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Rosé 2014 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Rosé 2012 Josef Dreyer Sauvignon Blanc
Raka Rosé 2011 Josef Dreyer Sauvignon Blanc
Raka Rosé 2010 Josef Dreyer Merlot
Raka Rosé 2009 Josef Dreyer Sauvignon Blanc
Raka Rosé 2008 Josef Dreyer Sauvignon Blanc
Raka Rosé 2004 Tanya Rousseau Sangiovese
ARA - Industry Association for Responsible Alcohol use Not for sale to persons under the age of 18. Enjoy Responsibly.