Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Drinking Window 8-20 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French
Production Details Barrel Ageing 18 months 50% in new French oak. Maturation 8-20 years from vintage.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black cherry, blackcurrant, fynbos, tobacco
Palate: dark fruit, elegant, plush, fine-grained tannins, savoury, earthy
Food Pairing grilled ribeye steak, springbok fillet, black mushroom stroganoff
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 94
Tim Atkin94
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