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Raka Cabernet Franc 2013

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Josef Dreyer
Main Variety - Cabernet Franc
Alcohol - 14.5 %vol
pH - 3.65
RS - 2.9 g/l
Total Acid - 5.2 g/l
Appellation - Klein River

Characteristics

Type - Red
Style - Dry
Body - Medium


Tasting Notes

Appearance: Garnet colour.
The wine has a deep and intense garnet colour. The nose shows ripe cassis and smokey flavours, complexed by aromas of blackberry and plum. The palate is full round with ripe chewy tannins and flavours of coffee, chocolate, cigar box and liquorice. The balanced acid creates a firm finish, complemented by lingering sweetness.

Blend Information

100% Cabernet Franc

In The Vineyard

Wine-growing Area: Kleinriver Ward

About The Harvest

All grapes were hand picked.

In The Cellar

Grapes were sorted before a pure yeast culture was inoculated. 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 liter barrels of French oak types. The wine spent between 12- 14 months is barrel before bottling and labeling.


Other Vintages

Wine Wine Maker Main Variety
Raka Cabernet Franc 2020 Josef Dreyer Cabernet Franc
Raka Cabernet Franc 2017 Josef Dreyer Cabernet Franc
Raka Cabernet Franc 2016 Josef Dreyer Cabernet Franc
Raka Cabernet Franc 2015 Josef Dreyer Cabernet Franc
Raka Cabernet Franc 2013 Josef Dreyer Cabernet Franc
Raka Cabernet Franc 2011 Josef Dreyer Cabernet Franc
Raka Cabernet Franc 2009 Josef Dreyer Cabernet Franc
Raka Cabernet Franc 2008 Josef Dreyer Cabernet Franc
Raka Cabernet Franc 2007 Josef Dreyer Cabernet Franc
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