2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Shiraz100%
Drinking Window 8 years after vintage, evolving for up to 20 years
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Deep, Clay-rich "terra rossa" type soils
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak50%
Oak Types French
Production Details 18 months in 50% new French oak barrels, 50% second fill.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black cherry, blackberry, thyme buchu, warm spices, meaty note
Palate: concentrated, dense flavours, textured black fruits, fragrant renosterbos, earthy scent, fresh, lifted, lingering
Food Pairing hearty stews, flame-grilled meats glazed with smoky BBQ sauce, roasted game, richly seasoned vegetable bakes
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin MW: 95 Points
Tim Atkin MW95 Points
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Drinking Window Up to 25 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Terra rossa
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak50%
Oak Types French
Production Details The Stork Shiraz honours the late Ken Mackenzie, pilot, businessman, farmer and benefactor. Stork was Ken's Second World War nickname (as he was tall with long thin legs and a Spitfire pilot) and Shiraz was his preferred red wine. This limited volume wine represents a vineyard selection of Shiraz from a specific site that is planted solely on deep, clay-rich "terra rossa" type soils. The vineyard ripens a full month later than our Gravel Hill Shiraz site.
Tasting Notes
deep ruby red, tinges of purple, ripe cherries, tobacco, smooth palate, juicy tannins, long finish, lingering finish, blackcurrant, whisper of fine white pepper
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Drinking Window Up to 25 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Deep, Clay-rich "terra rossa" type soils
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak60%
Oak Types French
Production Details Vineyard selection of Shiraz from a specific site planted solely on deep, clay-rich "terra rossa" type soils. The vineyard ripens a full month later than Hartenberg's Gravel Hill Shiraz site. Barrel ageing: 18 months in 40% new French oak barrels, 60% second fill.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cherries, violets, forest floor, cloves, black pepper, smokey undertone
Palate: bold, plush, refined, elegant, peppercorns, black cherry, long finish
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin MW: 95 Points
Tim Atkin MW95 Points
Syrah du Monde, FranceGold Medal 2023
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.51
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Shiraz100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Clay-rich "terra rossa"
Oak Details 70% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak70%
Second Fill Oak20%
Third Fill Oak10%
Oak Types French
Production Details 20 months in 70% new French oak barrels, 20% second fill, balance on third fill. Maturation up to 25 years from vintage.
Tasting Notes
ripe dark berries, perfumed spice, peppercorns, mulberries, smokey tone, fine dry tannins, intense lingering finish
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.21%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Clay-rich "terra rossa"
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 90% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak90%
Second Fill Oak10%
Oak Types French
Production Details This limited volume wine represents a vineyard selection of Shiraz from a specific site that is planted solely on clay-rich "terra rossa" type soils. The vineyard ripens a full month later than our Gravel Hill Shiraz site.
Tasting Notes
ripe dark fruit, red fruit, spicy notes, berry flavours, smooth, silky tannins, bold finish
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.29%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Shiraz100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Clay, Terra rossa
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 90% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak90%
Second Fill Oak10%
Oak Types French
Production Details Barrel Ageing: 18 months in 90% new French oak barrels, 10% 2nd fill. This limited volume wine represents a vineyard selection of Shiraz from a specific site that is planted solely on clay-rich "terra rossa" type soils. The vineyard ripens a full month later than our Gravel Hill Shiraz site.
Tasting Notes
ripe dark fruit, red fruit, spicy notes, abundance of berry flavours, smooth, silky tannins, bold finish
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.62%
Residual Sugar 4 g/L
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Clay–rich "terra rossa" type soils
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Second Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French
Production Details Barrel Ageing: 20 months in 80% new French oak barrels, 20% 2nd fill. This limited volume wine represents a vineyard selection of Shiraz from a specific site that is planted solely on clay–rich "terra rossa" type soils. The vineyard ripens a full month later than our Gravel Hill Shiraz site.
Tasting Notes
vibrant red berries, dried herbs, cherries, wood spice, vanilla, broad-shouldered, bold, juicy black fruit, rich, full tannins
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin SA Wine Report: 96 pts
Tim Atkin SA Wine Report96 pts
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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