Raka Figurehead Cape Blend 2023
- Raka Wines
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Klein River
- Pinotage - blend
- John Platter: 4 stars / 89 points
€22.95*
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Information about "Raka Figurehead Cape Blend 2023"
The Raka Figurehead Cape Blend captivates with its deep, dark hue and an inviting bouquet that speaks volumes of its heritage. This robust red wine embodies a vibrant mix of spicy fruit character, largely due to its Pinotage influence. On the palate, expect delightful notes of raspberry intertwined with hints of caramelized banana, leading to a finish that showcases the allure of black currants and subtle undertones of herbal black olives, enhanced by a touch of warming spices. This complexity creates a truly memorable tasting experience.
During fermentation in open steel tanks, the juice was pumped over the skins three to five times daily for five days, ensuring a thorough extraction. Malolactic fermentation took place in French 225 L barrels, where the wine aged for 12 to 14 months before blending and bottling.
| Main grape varietal: | Pinotage |
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| Wine region: | Klein River |
| bottle closure: | cork |
| bottle size [liter]: | 0,75 |
| country of origin: | South Africa |
| ratings: | John Platter 4 Sterne |
| single varietal / blend: | blend |
| vinification and maturation: | Barrique |
| vintage: | 2023 |
| wine style: | dry |
| wine type: | Red wine |
| Legal drinking age | 16 |
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| Distributor | Curry Premium Wines oHG, D-86938 Schondorf |
| Grape varietals | 36% Pinotage, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc,5% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec |
| Serving temperature [°C] | 18 °C |
| Storable up to (at perfect conditions) | 2026 |
| Winemaker | Josef Dreyer |
| Alcohol concentration [Vol%]: | 14.5 |
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| Residual sugar [g/l] | 2.2 |
| pH-value | 3.63 |
| Acid content [g/l] | 5.4 |