Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.62%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.34
Total Acidity 6.94 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Drinking Window Up to 5 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Second Fill Oak30%
Third Fill Oak50%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225 litre barrels
Production Details Grapes were handpicked in the early morning of each of the 4 days of picking so as to capture the subtle primary flavours that the variety offers. Every batch from each of the morning picks as well as those of the individual parcels were kept separate in the cellar so as to aid quality selection when it came to assembling the final blend. Fermented and matured for 10 months in French oak (225 litre) barrels, 20% new, 30% in second fill, and the balance in third fill barrels.
Tasting Notes
crème caramel, dried peach, pineapple, cashew, perfumed toastiness, fruit sweetness, fresh acidity
Food Pairing cream based foods, smoked chicken or duck, seared tuna with olive oil, lime juice and black pepper
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin MW: 92
Tim Atkin MW92
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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