Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Shiraz100%
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 17 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Second Fill Oak40%
Third Fill Oak30%
Oak Types French
Production Details Barrel Ageing 17 months in 30% new French oak, 40% 2nd fill and balance 3rd fill French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
spicy, cloves, perfumed violets, Karoo shrub, white pepper, silky, velvety feel, fine tannins, dry tannins, polished tannins
Food Pairing biltong, rare roast beef with pepper sauce, nutty cheddar, beef short rib on the barbecue
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 93
Tim Atkin93
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