Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.62%
Residual Sugar 4 g/L
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Clay–rich "terra rossa" type soils
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Second Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French
Production Details Barrel Ageing: 20 months in 80% new French oak barrels, 20% 2nd fill. This limited volume wine represents a vineyard selection of Shiraz from a specific site that is planted solely on clay–rich "terra rossa" type soils. The vineyard ripens a full month later than our Gravel Hill Shiraz site.
Tasting Notes
vibrant red berries, dried herbs, cherries, wood spice, vanilla, broad-shouldered, bold, juicy black fruit, rich, full tannins
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin SA Wine Report: 96 pts
Tim Atkin SA Wine Report96 pts
Platter’s SA Wine Guide4.5 stars
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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