Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1.95 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 6.38 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon83%
Merlot6%
Malbec6%
Cabernet Franc5%
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Second Fill Oak70%
Oak Types French
Production Details 20 months in 30% new French oak, balance in second fill.
Tasting Notes
Nose: forest floor, red fruits, black fruits, subtle leather, cigar box, smoke
Palate: silky, firm tannins, black cherries, dark plums, cedar, leather
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 94 points
Tim Atkin94 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