The Mackenzie - Bordeaux Style Red Blend | 2018
Cedary oak, classic cigar box and wood spice aromatics on the bouquet. The palate reveals dark fruits, plums, chocolate and cassis. Succulent, plush yet elegant mouth-feel with fine dry, lingering tannins. Decanting of the wine is recommended if consumed prior to December 2021.
From R750.00
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Barrel Ageing: 20 months in 80% new French oak, Balance in 2nd fill.
Alcohol: 14,61% by volume
Residual Sugar: 1,77 g/l
Total Acid: 6,07 g/l
pH: 3,51
Rich meat dishes with a savoury jus, leg of lamb or sirloin on the bone with red wine jus.
2016: 94 points Tim Atkin
2015: 94 points Tim Atkin
2014: 4½ stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide, 4½ stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2013: 94 points Tim Atkin, 91 points Robert Parker, 4½ stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2012: Silver Outstanding IWSC 2015, Gold Medal Decanter 2015, 92 points Riscura Red Hot Awards 2016, 94 points Tim Atkin, 4½ stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2011: 94 points Tim Atkin SA Wine Report (June 2015), 90+ points Robert Parker, 5 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2010: 4½ stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2009: 4½ stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2008: 4½ stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2007: 5 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide, SAA Red Wine Trophy (2010), 5 Star Vic Harrington (Canada), 95 pts Wine Pioneers
2006: 90 points Robert Parker, 4½ stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2005: 5 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide, 92 pts Wine Enthusiast, 91 pts Wine Spectator
2004: IWSC Gold Me
The Mackenzie with its backbone of Cabernet Sauvignon, is our flagship red blend. The Mackenzie recognizes the current family in a 400 year lineage of owners.
This limited volume wine represents a single vineyard block where Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes grow side by side in deep red Tukulu soil.
Each cultivar underwent malo separately in 100% new French oak.
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