Raspberry is a popular flavor and fruit that is grown all over the world. Over 200 species of Raspberries can be found in the world, although the common red Raspberry, can be discovered mainly in the United States, New England, and parts of Canada. Scientists are unsure where the Raspberry originated because the fruit is grown on five continents and is one of the most ancient varieties of berries—dating back to 2,000 years. Raspberries are thought to have originated in Asia and are an important fruit in California, Oregan, and parts of the Midwest. The berries are round, and contain small prickly hairs, seeds, and a juicy interior. The fruit includes several varieties, including the black raspberry, yellow raspberries, purple raspberries, and golden raspberries. The fruit is typically planted in the winter and can be easily harvested. Raspberries are fermented and aged for months to create wine that has a sweet tone and slightly sour notes. Red raspberries produce a nice aromatic wine that is not overpowering, and it is great when combined with chocolates, desserts, or mixed with Champagne. Raspberry creates a lovely dessert wine and is also great paired with poultry dishes, such as pork chops.
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Hickinbotham Brooks Road Shiraz is made from 100 percent Shiraz.
After the hand-picked Shiraz clusters were delivered from high country (210-230 meters) by Viticulturer Michael Lane, the winemaker destemmed and sorted the whole berries into open fermenters. The cold soak was four days, the skins plunged three times daily, and the minimum time on skins was eighteen days. The wine was then basket pressed; its free run and pressings kept separate. To minimize filtration at bottling, three rack-and-returns were conducted over fifteen months as the wine seasoned in a mixture of Burgundy-coopered barrels.
This Shiraz shows the characters this vineyard has displayed since the start, but perhaps in a more elegant, harmonious and balanced form. Its consistency is comforting and reassuring, buttressed by blue and black fruit notes throughout. It is readily enjoyable but has all the structure, acid and tannin to offer decades of rewards from cellaring.
Review:
A rich, succulent mix of dark chocolate, spiced plum, wild blackberry and black licorice notes. Showcases both power and elegance, with chai, cigar box, violets and dried sage notes, velvety and generous, on the long, generous finish. Drink now through 2035. 1,900 cases made, 370 cases imported
-Wine Spectator 95 Points
Riebeek Cellars Merlot is made from 100% Merlot.
Grapes were cold soaked overnight. Inoculated with selective yeast. Fermentation took place at 24 - 26 degree Celsius. Wine were pressed at
above 2 degree Balling. Malolactic fermentation finished in stainless steel tanks. Oak maturation include French oak chips, French oak staves and 2nd and 3rd fill barrels. All blended together to perfection.
The style is elegant with distinctive red berries and well-integrated wood flavors on the nose. The pallet is velvety and smooth with an aftertaste that lingers with the juicy flavors of abundant berries.
At room temperature or slightly chilled. Enjoy with pasta or light meat dishes.