Raka Malbec 2012

John Platter Wine Guide 2015 - 3½ Stars

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The Malbec has a deep violet coloUr, plum-like aromas and cherries on the nose.  The wine has a soft mouthfeel, non-aggressive tannins with vanilla and fruity tones

100% Malbec

All grapes were hand picked and sorted in the vineyards.

A second berry sorting was done in the cellar, before a pure yeast culture was inocculated. The juice was pumped over the skins 3-5 times per day and manuel punch downs done for 5 days. Once fermentation was complete, the wine was drained off the primary lees and transferred to a resting tank. Malolactic fermentation and a brief settling period preceded the wine’s transfer to a combination of 225 litre barrels of French oak types. (25% New)