Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $48.37Original ZAR 795.00≈ €43.05 · £36.36 | thehighroad.co.za ↗ |
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon74%
Cabernet Franc11%
Merlot10%
Petit Verdot5%
Drinking Window 2028 to 2035
Region Stellenbosch
Tasting Notes
Nose: Asian five spice, dried Italian herbs, cigar box, black berry fruits, red berry fruits
Palate: fresh blueberries, black currants, strawberries, fine tannin, crisp acidity
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin MW 2023 South African Special Report: 95 points
Tim Atkin MW 2023 South African Special Report95 points
Fine Wine Awards sponsored by American Express97 points, Trophy for Best Bordeaux Blend
Vintages
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon70%
Merlot18%
Cabernet Franc4%
Malbec4%
Petit Verdot4%
Drinking Window now through to 2032
Region Stellenbosch
Production Details Official producer source is the Magnum Director's Reserve 2018 product page for the 1.5L format.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black fruits, blueberry, Christmas cake, cigar box, vanilla, five spice
Palate: dark fruits, cedar, vanilla spice, dried herbs, dry lingering finish
Food Pairing rib eye
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin MW 2022 South Africa Special Report: 95 points
Tim Atkin MW 2022 South Africa Special Report95 points
Producer Information
Website
Address
7D Distillery Rd, Bosmans Crossing, Stellenbosch, 7600
Phone
+27 21 886 4288
Email
Owner
Les Sweidan and Mike Church