Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Drinking Window up to 20 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Kroonstad-concentrated red (ferrous) gravel stone known as koffie-klip
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak50%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details 18 months in 50% new French Oak barrels, 50% in 2nd fill (225li).
Tasting Notes
Nose: underbrush, dried herbs, savoury spices, cinnamon, black pepper, red fruits, berries, coriander, smoke
Palate: red berries, warm spice, earthy, savoury notes, firm tannins
Food Pairing fillet of kudu with a red wine jus, rare roast sirloin, wild mushroom risotto
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin MW: 95
Tim Atkin MW95
DecanterGold medal
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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