Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Shiraz100%
Drinking Window 8 years after vintage, evolving for up to 20 years
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Deep, Clay-rich "terra rossa" type soils
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak50%
Oak Types French
Production Details 18 months in 50% new French oak barrels, 50% second fill.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black cherry, blackberry, thyme buchu, warm spices, meaty note
Palate: concentrated, dense flavours, textured black fruits, fragrant renosterbos, earthy scent, fresh, lifted, lingering
Food Pairing hearty stews, flame-grilled meats glazed with smoky BBQ sauce, roasted game, richly seasoned vegetable bakes
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin MW: 95 Points
Tim Atkin MW95 Points
Platter's SA Wine Guide4.5 Stars
Producer Information
Website
Address
PO Box 12756, Die Boord, 7613, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 865 2541
Owner
Mackenzie Family (since 1987)
Cellarmaster
Reynie Oosthuizen