2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Drinking Window 5 to 15 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French
Production Details Barrel Ageing 18 months in 50% new French oak, balance older French oak.
Tasting Notes
fresh red fruit, ripe red fruit, vanilla, sweet tobacco, pencil shavings
Food Pairing grilled ribeye steak, springbok fillet, black mushroom stroganoff
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 93
Tim Atkin93
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Drinking Window 8-15 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French
Production Details Barrel Ageing 18 months 50% in new French oak.
Tasting Notes
earthy aromas, fynbos, tobacco, juicy palate, opulent palate, blackcurrant, plum flavours, ultra-fine tannins, long finish
Food Pairing grilled ribeye steak, springbok fillet, black mushroom stroganoff
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 93
Tim Atkin93
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Drinking Window 8-15 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French
Production Details Barrel Ageing: 18 months 50% in new French oak. Maturation: 8-15 years from vintage.
Tasting Notes
violets, blackcurrants, liquorice, black plums, mulberries, smokiness
Food Pairing grilled ribeye steak, springbok fillet, black mushroom stroganoff
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 93
Tim Atkin93
James Suckling90
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Drinking Window 8-20 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French
Production Details Barrel Ageing 18 months 50% in new French oak. Maturation 8-20 years from vintage.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black cherry, blackcurrant, fynbos, tobacco
Palate: dark fruit, elegant, plush, fine-grained tannins, savoury, earthy
Food Pairing grilled ribeye steak, springbok fillet, black mushroom stroganoff
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 94
Tim Atkin94
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.42%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Drinking Window 5-15 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak20%
Third Fill Oak30%
Oak Types French
Production Details Barrel Ageing 18 months (50% in new & 20% second fill, 30% third fill French oak).
Tasting Notes
fruit-driven, perfumed violets, cigar box, wood spice, vanilla aromas, elegant, tightly structured, soft tannins, polished tannins
Food Pairing grilled ribeye steak, springbok fillet, black mushroom stroganoff
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 93
Tim Atkin93
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.43
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Drinking Window 7-20 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French
Production Details Barrel Ageing: 20 months in French oak barrels, 50% new. Maturation: 7-20 years from vintage.
Tasting Notes
lead pencil, wood spice, cigar box, cassis, plums, violets, cedary, sandalwood
Food Pairing grilled ribeye steak, richer savoury dishes, springbok fillet, black mushroom stroganoff
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 93
Tim Atkin93
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
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| Wine-SearcherLWIN 2218911 | — | — | 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