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
Platter's SA Wine Guide4 stars
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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