2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Shiraz
Drinking Window 5 to 15 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French
Production Details Barrel Ageing: 18 months in 30% new French oak, balance older French oak. Maturation: 5 to 15 years from vintage.
Tasting Notes
floral aromas, blackberry, mulberry, sage, leather, medium-full palate, well-developed tannins, fresh finish, juicy finish
Food Pairing biltong, nutty cheddar, rare roast beef with pepper sauce, slow-cooked beef short rib, barbecued beef short rib
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 93
Tim Atkin93
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Drinking Window 5-15 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French
Production Details Barrel Ageing: 18 months in 30% new French oak, balance older French oak. Maturation: 5 – 15 years from vintage.
Tasting Notes
Nose: plum, mulberry, cinnamon, anise, pepper
Palate: dark fruit, spice, smoky, meaty
Food Pairing Biltong, rare roast beef with pepper sauce, nutty cheddar, Beef short rib on the barbecue
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 93
Tim Atkin93
James Suckling91
Decanter90
SAWI South African Wine IndexPlatinum
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Drinking Window 5-15 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types French
Production Details Barrel Ageing: 16 months in 25% new French oak, balance older French oak. Maturation: 5 – 15 years from vintage.
Tasting Notes
blackberry, violets, vanilla, green pepper, raspberry, cranberry
Food Pairing Biltong, rare roast beef with pepper sauce, nutty cheddar, Beef short rib on the barbecue
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 93
Tim Atkin93
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.51
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Shiraz
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 19 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French
Production Details Barrel Ageing 19 months in 30% new French oak, balance in 2nd and 3rd fill French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
spicy, cloves, perfumed violets, Karoo shrub, white pepper, intense, silky, velvety feel, fine-grained tannins, dry tannins, polished tannins
Food Pairing biltong, rare roast beef with pepper sauce, nutty cheddar, beef short rib on the barbecue
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 93
Tim Atkin93
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz
Shiraz100%
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 17 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Second Fill Oak40%
Third Fill Oak30%
Oak Types French
Production Details Barrel Ageing 17 months in 30% new French oak, 40% 2nd fill and balance 3rd fill French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
spicy, cloves, perfumed violets, Karoo shrub, white pepper, silky, velvety feel, fine tannins, dry tannins, polished tannins
Food Pairing biltong, rare roast beef with pepper sauce, nutty cheddar, beef short rib on the barbecue
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 93
Tim Atkin93
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.25%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.44
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 21 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Second Fill Oak40%
Third Fill Oak30%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details Barrel Ageing: 21 months in 30% new French oak, 40% 2nd fill and balance 3rd fill French Oak barrels (225 li).
Tasting Notes
peppery spices, cassis, fruit cake, Karoo shrub notes, perfumed violet notes, rich red fruit, soft melded tannins, savoury finish, succulent finish
Food Pairing Karoo lamb, homemade beef burger with grilled cheddar topping, mushroom risotto
Critics Ratings Michelangelo Awards: Gold Medal 2019
Michelangelo AwardsGold Medal 2019
Tim Atkin93
Syrah du Monde, FranceGold Medal 2019
Shop prices
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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