Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Drinking Window 5-15 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French
Production Details Barrel Ageing: 18 months in 30% new French oak, balance older French oak. Maturation: 5 – 15 years from vintage.
Tasting Notes
Nose: plum, mulberry, cinnamon, anise, pepper
Palate: dark fruit, spice, smoky, meaty
Food Pairing Biltong, rare roast beef with pepper sauce, nutty cheddar, Beef short rib on the barbecue
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 93
Tim Atkin93
James Suckling91
Decanter90
Platter SA Wine Guide4.5 stars
SAWI South African Wine IndexPlatinum
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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