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
Platter's SA Wine Guide5 Stars
Syrah du Monde, FranceGold Medal 2023
Producer Information
Website
Address
PO Box 12756, Die Boord, 7613, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 865 2541
Email
Owner
Mackenzie Family (since 1987)
Cellarmaster
Reynie Oosthuizen