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+
Platter's SA Wine Guide4.5 stars
James Suckling93 points
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