2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.43
Total Acidity 6.95 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L barriques
Production Details 11 months in 225L French oak barriques, 30% new. Maturation up to 15 years from vintage.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.42
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L barriques
Production Details Barrel Ageing: 12 months in 225L French oak barriques, 30% new. Maturation: Up to 15 years from vintage.
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 95
Tim Atkin95
James Suckling92
Robert Parker Wine Advocate92+
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.32
Total Acidity 6.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L barriques
Production Details Barrel Ageing 10 months in 225L French oak barriques, 30% new. Maturation Up to 15 years from vintage.
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 94
Tim Atkin94
James Suckling93
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.24
Total Acidity 7.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Second Fill Oak25%
Third Fill Oak40%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 228L barriques
Production Details 11 months in 228L French oak barriques, 35% new, 25% second fill, balance on third fill. Maturation up to 15 years from vintage.
Tasting Notes
citrus, lanolin, floral, pastries, biscotti, stone fruit
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Drinking Window Up to 15 years from vintage, provided well cellaring
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Second Fill Oak40%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 228L barriques
Production Details 12 months in 228L French oak barriques, 30% new, 40% second fill, balance on third fill.
Tasting Notes
lime zest, stone fruit, butterscotch, roasted nut aroma, chalky minerality, peach, lime note, toasty finish
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.28%
Residual Sugar 3.9 g/L
pH 3.25
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak50%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 228L barriques
Production Details 12 months in 228L French oak barriques, 50% new, 50% second fill.
Tasting Notes
lime-citrus, pear, stone fruit, white flowers, chalky minerality, orange-peel-like zest, brioche
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 95
Tim Atkin95
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.34%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.32
Total Acidity 7.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Second Fill Oak50%
Third Fill Oak20%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 228L barriques
Production Details Barrel Ageing: 11 months in 228L French oak barriques, with 30% new, 50% 2nd fill, and 20% third fill.
Tasting Notes
citrus, lanolin, hay, tropical fruits, toasty, brioche
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1903126 | — | — | 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