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Quinary

2003 Western Cape Red Blend

The Raka Quinary Quinary is a beautifully crafted red blend from the esteemed Western Cape, showcasing the region's rich winemaking heritage. This wine presents a deep, inviting red hue that allures the senses. On the palate, it offers a full-bodied experience, characterized by a robust and well-integrated structure. The acidity is high enough to provide a refreshing lift, complementing the wine's prominent fruit intensity. With notable tannins, this blend exhibits a firm and structured mouthfeel, enhancing its longevity and age-worthiness. The wine is pleasantly dry, allowing the intricate layers of dark fruit flavors and subtle spice notes to shine through, making it an exquisite choice for those seeking a bold and sophisticated wine experience from the 2003 vintage.

Tasting notes:


Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Cedar

Cedar

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


Western Cape
Western Cape

The majority of South Africa's best wines are produced in the southwest coastal zones around Cape Town, known collectively as the Western Cape. Sandwiched between the country's majestic mountains and its cooling ocean coasts (the Atlantic to the west of the Cape of Good Hope, the Indian Ocean to its east), the Western Cape offers a wealth of winemaking riches. Regions here include the Breede River Valley, Cape South Coast, Coastal Region, Klein Karoo and Olifants River.

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