Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.61%
Residual Sugar 1.77 g/L
pH 3.51
Total Acidity 6.07 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon72%
Merlot19%
Petit Verdot7%
Malbec2%
Drinking Window prior to December 2021
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Second Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French
Production Details 20 months in 80% new French oak, balance in second fill.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cedary oak, classic cigar box, wood spice
Palate: dark fruits, plums, chocolate, cassis, succulent, plush, elegant, fine tannins, dry tannins, lingering tannins
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 94 points
Tim Atkin94 points
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