2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.06 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Drinking Window 2-7 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L barrels
Production Details Grapes were handpicked in the early morning of each of the 7 days of picking so as to capture the subtle primary flavours that the variety offers. Every batch from each of the morning picks as well as those of the individual parcels were kept separate in the cellar so as to aid quality selection when it came to assembling the final blend. Barrel aged for 11 months in 20% new French oak (225L) barrels.
Tasting Notes
fresh citrus, pear aromas, apricot, zesty lemon, lime, clean mineral edge, crisp acidity, creaminess
Food Pairing smoked chicken, duck with cream-based sauces, seared tuna with olive oil, lime juice and black pepper, grilled prawns with a squeeze of lemon, creamy mushroom risotto, light goat cheese tart
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.29
Total Acidity 6.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Drinking Window 2-8 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L barrels
Production Details Grapes were handpicked in the early morning of each of the 7 days of picking so as to capture the subtle primary flavours that the variety offers. Every batch from each of the morning picks as well as those of the individual parcels were kept separate in the cellar so as to aid quality selection when it came to assembling the final blend. Barrel aged for 10 months in 15% new French oak (225L) barrels.
Tasting Notes
orange blossom, toasty brioche, citrus fruit, limey intensity, peaches, cream, zesty citrus acidity
Food Pairing cream based foods, smoked chicken, duck, seared tuna with olive oil, lime juice and black pepper
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.33
Total Acidity 7.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Drinking Window 2-8 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L barrels
Production Details Grapes were handpicked in the early morning of each of the 4 days of picking so as to capture the subtle primary flavours that the variety offers. Every batch from each of the morning picks as well as those of the individual parcels were kept separate in the cellar so as to aid quality selection when it came to assembling the final blend. Fermented and matured for 12 months in second and third fill French Oak (225 l) barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: lanolin, chalk, flinty minerality, lemon, lime
Palate: quince, zesty lemon, lime acidity, creamy texture, chalky texture, freshness
Food Pairing cream based foods, smoked chicken or duck, seared tuna with olive oil, lime juice and black pepper
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.25
Total Acidity 7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Drinking Window Up to 10 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Second Fill Oak33%
Third Fill Oak52%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L barrels
Production Details Grapes were handpicked in the early morning of each of the 4 days of picking so as to capture the subtle primary flavours that the variety offers. Every batch from each of the morning picks as well as those of the individual parcels were kept separate in the cellar so as to aid quality selection when it came to assembling the final blend. Fermented and matured for 12 months in French oak (225L) barrels, 15% new, 33% in second fill, and the balance in third fill barrels.
Tasting Notes
white pear, elder flower, toasted vanilla, white flowers, ripe pear, citrus acidity, toasty finish, lingering finish
Food Pairing cream based foods, smoked chicken or duck, seared tuna with olive oil, lime juice and black pepper
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.29
Total Acidity 6.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Drinking Window Up to 7 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 13 months
Oak Details 43% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak43%
Second Fill Oak33%
Third Fill Oak24%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L barrels
Production Details Grapes were handpicked in the early morning of each of the 4 days of picking so as to capture the subtle primary flavours that the variety offers. Every batch from each of the morning picks as well as those of the individual parcels were kept separate in the cellar so as to aid quality selection when it came to assembling the final blend. Fermented and matured for 13 months in French oak (225L) barrels, 43% new, 33% in second fill, and the balance in third fill barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: toasty vanilla, refreshing lime acidity, stone fruit, melon, prominent vanilla, toast
Palate: structured minerality, zest, creamy, savoury finish
Food Pairing cream based foods, smoked chicken or duck, seared tuna with olive oil, lime juice and black pepper
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin MW: 92
Tim Atkin MW92
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.62%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.34
Total Acidity 6.94 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Drinking Window Up to 5 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Second Fill Oak30%
Third Fill Oak50%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225 litre barrels
Production Details Grapes were handpicked in the early morning of each of the 4 days of picking so as to capture the subtle primary flavours that the variety offers. Every batch from each of the morning picks as well as those of the individual parcels were kept separate in the cellar so as to aid quality selection when it came to assembling the final blend. Fermented and matured for 10 months in French oak (225 litre) barrels, 20% new, 30% in second fill, and the balance in third fill barrels.
Tasting Notes
crème caramel, dried peach, pineapple, cashew, perfumed toastiness, fruit sweetness, fresh acidity
Food Pairing cream based foods, smoked chicken or duck, seared tuna with olive oil, lime juice and black pepper
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin MW: 92
Tim Atkin MW92
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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