Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.25%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.44
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 21 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Second Fill Oak40%
Third Fill Oak30%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details Barrel Ageing: 21 months in 30% new French oak, 40% 2nd fill and balance 3rd fill French Oak barrels (225 li).
Tasting Notes
peppery spices, cassis, fruit cake, Karoo shrub notes, perfumed violet notes, rich red fruit, soft melded tannins, savoury finish, succulent finish
Food Pairing Karoo lamb, homemade beef burger with grilled cheddar topping, mushroom risotto
Critics Ratings Michelangelo Awards: Gold Medal 2019
Michelangelo AwardsGold Medal 2019
Tim Atkin93
Syrah du Monde, FranceGold Medal 2019
Platter's SA Wine Guide4 stars
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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