2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.39
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon65%
Merlot27%
Petit Verdot4%
Cabernet Franc4%
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak40%
Oak Types French
Production Details 18 months in 40% new French oak, 40% in second fill, and balance in old French oak.
Tasting Notes
Nose: plum, cranberry, raspberry, fynbos, mocha
Palate: concentrated dark fruit, refined tannins, long poised finish
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.43
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon79%
Malbec14%
Merlot4%
Cabernet Franc3%
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Second Fill Oak40%
Oak Types French
Production Details 18 months in 60% new French oak, balance in second fill.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackberries, fynbos, dark chocolate
Palate: blackcurrants, raspberries, smoky undertones, plush texture, fine grippy tannins, long finish
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 95 points
Tim Atkin95 points
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1.95 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 6.38 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon83%
Merlot6%
Malbec6%
Cabernet Franc5%
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Second Fill Oak70%
Oak Types French
Production Details 20 months in 30% new French oak, balance in second fill.
Tasting Notes
Nose: forest floor, red fruits, black fruits, subtle leather, cigar box, smoke
Palate: silky, firm tannins, black cherries, dark plums, cedar, leather
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 94 points
Tim Atkin94 points
2019 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
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon97%
Cabernet Franc3%
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Second Fill Oak40%
Oak Types French
Production Details 18 months in 60% new French oak, balance in second fill.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cassis, cigar box, black fruits, cloves, rosemary
Palate: juicy black fruits, plush black fruits, meaty edge, fine linear tannins, long finish
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 94 points
Tim Atkin94 points
Robert Parker Wine Advocate93+
James Suckling93 points
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.44
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon72%
Petit Verdot14%
Malbec7%
Cabernet Franc7%
Drinking Window prior to December 2022
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 65% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak65%
Second Fill Oak35%
Oak Types French
Production Details 20 months in 65% new French oak, balance in second fill.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red fruit, spicy, cedary oak, classic cigar box, wood vanilla
Palate: rich, rounded, elegant, bright fruit, fine-grained tannins
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 94 points
Tim Atkin94 points
Diners Club Winemaker of the Year2021 finalist
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.41
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon93%
Cabernet Franc4%
Merlot3%
Drinking Window Drink now or age
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 19 months
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Second Fill Oak40%
Oak Types French
Production Details 19 months in 60% new French oak, 40% second fill.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red fruit, tobacco, cassis, forest floor
Palate: elegant, plush, velvety, plum, cherry, earthy tone
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 95 points
Tim Atkin95 points
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.61%
Residual Sugar 1.77 g/L
pH 3.51
Total Acidity 6.07 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon72%
Merlot19%
Petit Verdot7%
Malbec2%
Drinking Window prior to December 2021
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Second Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French
Production Details 20 months in 80% new French oak, balance in second fill.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cedary oak, classic cigar box, wood spice
Palate: dark fruits, plums, chocolate, cassis, succulent, plush, elegant, fine tannins, dry tannins, lingering tannins
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 94 points
Tim Atkin94 points
Shop prices
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| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1841204 | — | — | 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