2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.36
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre
Grenache79%
Shiraz11%
Mourvedre10%
Drinking Window Best enjoyed from 5 years after vintage, evolving for up to 15 years.
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details 18 months in 30% new French oak barrels, balance on second and third fill.
Tasting Notes
fresh cherries, blackberries, lifted spice, sage, lavender freshness, bright, juicy, vibrant fruit, summer herbs, fine tannins, well-integrated tannins, satisfying crunch, fresh finish, lifted finish
Food Pairing rustic terrines, charcuterie boards, confit duck, lighter fare like vegetable casseroles, grilled steak salad
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin MW: 93 points
Tim Atkin MW93 points
James Suckling93 points (Top 100 Wines of SA 2024)
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.35
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache, Shiraz
Grenache65%
Shiraz35%
Drinking Window Up to 15 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Second Fill Oak25%
Third Fill Oak40%
Oak Types French
Production Details 16 months in 35% new French oak barrels, 25% second fill, balance third fill.
Tasting Notes
perfumed florals, violet, sweet spice, black fruit, underbrush, silky-smooth, elegant character, savoury, smokey undertones, tobacco, mulberry, blackberries, ultra-fine tannins
Food Pairing slow roasted shoulder of pork, lamb Rogan josh, caramelized roasted root vegetables, rib-eye steak, nutty hard cheese
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin SA Wine Report: 94 points
Tim Atkin SA Wine Report94 points
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.41
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvedre
Shiraz81%
Grenache13%
Mourvedre6%
Drinking Window Up to 15 years from vintage, provided good cellaring
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types French
Production Details 18 months in 40% new French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cinnamon, aniseed, floral
Palate: cherry, sweet spice
Food Pairing slow roasted shoulder of pork, lamb Rogan josh, caramelized roasted root vegetables, rib-eye steak, nutty hard cheese
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
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| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1611489 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
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