Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Drinking Window Up to 25 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Terra rossa
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak50%
Oak Types French
Production Details The Stork Shiraz honours the late Ken Mackenzie, pilot, businessman, farmer and benefactor. Stork was Ken's Second World War nickname (as he was tall with long thin legs and a Spitfire pilot) and Shiraz was his preferred red wine. This limited volume wine represents a vineyard selection of Shiraz from a specific site that is planted solely on deep, clay-rich "terra rossa" type soils. The vineyard ripens a full month later than our Gravel Hill Shiraz site.
Tasting Notes
deep ruby red, tinges of purple, ripe cherries, tobacco, smooth palate, juicy tannins, long finish, lingering finish, blackcurrant, whisper of fine white pepper
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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