Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.41
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon93%
Cabernet Franc4%
Merlot3%
Drinking Window Drink now or age
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 19 months
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Second Fill Oak40%
Oak Types French
Production Details 19 months in 60% new French oak, 40% second fill.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red fruit, tobacco, cassis, forest floor
Palate: elegant, plush, velvety, plum, cherry, earthy tone
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 95 points
Tim Atkin95 points
Platter's SA Wine Guide5 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