Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.39
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Drinking Window 5 - 15 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 14 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types French
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details The vineyards were given a green harvest at véraison to ensure evenly ripe fruit. Picking was decided by tasting, thereby ensuring optimal ripeness. All grapes were handpicked and sorted in the vineyard, transported to the cellar, destemmed and lightly crushed. The grapes were cold-soaked and then inoculated with French-sourced yeast. The must was fermented between 24 and 26° Celsius and pumped over daily. An extended maceration took place, followed by fractional pressing. After settling, the wine went to French oak for malolactic fermentation. Barrel ageing: 14 months in French oak, 40% new.
Tasting Notes
ripe red fruits, delicate botanical notes, cranberry, plums, blackcurrants, vanilla, silky tannins, lingering finish
Food Pairing panko crumbed pork with mustard cream sauce, roasted tomato pasta, juicy hamburger with cheddar cheese topping
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