Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.41
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvedre
Shiraz81%
Grenache13%
Mourvedre6%
Drinking Window Up to 15 years from vintage, provided good cellaring
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types French
Production Details 18 months in 40% new French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cinnamon, aniseed, floral
Palate: cherry, sweet spice
Food Pairing slow roasted shoulder of pork, lamb Rogan josh, caramelized roasted root vegetables, rib-eye steak, nutty hard cheese
Critics Ratings Platter's SA Wine Guide: 4 stars
Platter's SA Wine Guide4 stars
▸ Sources (1)
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