Raar Shiraz Carbonic Maceration 2025

Brilliant red fruit, bright acidity balanced by good structure yet soft, supple tannin.

RAAR Shiraz Carbonic Maceration wine is indeed rare, with only 7 barrels of wine made. Brilliant bright red fruit with a hint of warm spice. A firm acidity, balanced with velvety, supple tannin. Showcases the playful side of Swartland Shiraz. A unique intra-cellular fermentation was encouraged by covering 100% hand-harvested, whole bunch Shiraz clusters with carbon dioxide, twice daily for 10 days, followed by a light foot pressing, just enough to allow pump-overs. Wild fermentation until dry was followed by a further 10 days of extended skin contact before pressing and then barrel matured in 500L older French oak.