Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Drinking Window 8-15 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: 8-15 years from vintage.
Tasting Notes
violets, blackcurrants, liquorice, black plums, mulberries, smokiness
Food Pairing grilled ribeye steak, springbok fillet, black mushroom stroganoff
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 93
Tim Atkin93
Platter's SA Wine Guide4.5 stars
James Suckling90
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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