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89
/100
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2
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2002
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89/100
Red Bordeaux Blend
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Taster #2936
· Jan 24, 2009
90/100
Decanted 2 hours. One of the few wines in the Cape with all the classic Bordeaux varietals,although Cab S dominates. Purple. Deep and still surprisingly youthful,fleshy,ripe and open nose.Quite spicy with lovely lush black berries,very complete and refreshing with good length. 14% abv Excellent. Raka is a very underrated winery here.The winemaker/owner is a real character,and ex-fisherman.His winery is situated in an unfashionable part of the Cape winelands,the other side of Walker Bay near Stanford.Definately worth a visit,especially if you …
2002 vintage
Taster #2659
· Dec 22, 2006
88/100
Nice smooth wine. Not very tannic at all for a predominantly cabernet wine. Notes of blue cheese and bright berries. Enjoyed with excellent Chinese: mongolian beef, hunan chicken, duck. Yum.
2002 vintage