Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.43
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Drinking Window 7-20 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French
Production Details Barrel Ageing: 20 months in French oak barrels, 50% new. Maturation: 7-20 years from vintage.
Tasting Notes
lead pencil, wood spice, cigar box, cassis, plums, violets, cedary, sandalwood
Food Pairing grilled ribeye steak, richer savoury dishes, springbok fillet, black mushroom stroganoff
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 93
Tim Atkin93
Platter's SA Wine Guide4.5 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