Stellenzicht Acheulean Red 2019
Blend : Red
Description
Stellenzicht Wines is a boutique producer rooted on the Helderberg slopes outside Stellenbosch, crafting wines that reflect both meticulous vineyard work and respect for the region’s diverse soils. The “Acheulean” range - named for ancient hand-axes unearthed on site - represents the estate’s flagship wines, conceived to stand alongside top tier South African red blends.
For the 2019 Acheulean Red, the winemaker draws on Cabernet Sauvignon’s classic structure, Shiraz’s spicy intensity and Cinsault’s aromatic lift. Grapes are hand-harvested and matured for extended periods in French oak, with a proportion of new oak adding fine grain and complexity. The result is a sophisticated wine where fruit, spice and integrated oak speak of place and patience rather than flash.
Colour:
Deep garnet red with youthful purple hues - rich and inviting in the glass.
Nose:
A layered bouquet of ripe dark fruit - blackcurrant, plum and blackberry - with savoury spice, cedar and subtle earthy undertones. Integrated oak adds hints of vanilla and warm spice without overshadowing the fruit.
Palate:
Full-bodied and structured, the palate shows concentrated dark fruit flavours balanced by firm but polished tannins. Black cherry and cassis carry through alongside savoury notes of tobacco, smoke and sweet spice, while acidity keeps the wine poised.
Finish:
Long and lingering, with harmonious echoes of fruit and spice that unfold slowly and gracefully.
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Stellenzicht Acheulean Red 2019
- Food Pairing : Stellenzicht Acheulean Red 2019’s structured tannins, deep fruit core and integrated oak make it an ideal match for richly flavoured foods. Pair it with grilled or roasted lamb with rosemary and garlic, where the savoury herbs echo the wine’s earthy spice. A hearty beef short rib braise or slow-roasted oxtail with root vegetables will sit comfortably beside the wine’s dark fruit and tobacco notes. For cheese, choose mature cheddar or a firm alpine style - the wine’s depth and complexity balance dense, rich textures and flavours.
- Drink before: Cellaring potential: 10+ years from vintage under good cellaring conditions - structured to age gracefully if undisturbed.
- Vintage: 2019
- Manufacturer: Stellenzicht
- Region: Stellenbosch
- Star Rating: Wine-of-the-Month Club’s Panel Rating: 4 Stars
- Medals Won: 2026 Platter’s Wine Guide: 5-Star Rating. 2025 Michelangelo International Wine & Spirit Awards: Double Gold.
- Sugar Content: 2.4g/L
- Alcohol Content: 13.87%
Stock and Delivery:
In Stock: Standard delivery within 5 days
Stock at supplier: Delivery within 10 - 15 days
R99 Nationwide
Free Delivery: On orders over R2 000
Our Guarantee:
We guarantee a full credit on the cost of the wine, no questions asked, and we will also collect the remainder of any pack and refund you in full if you are unhappy with the quality, the service or any aspect of Wine-of-the-Month Club.
Replacements:
In the unlikely event that there is a broken bottle in your case, please tell us immediately and we will credit your account. We reserve the right to substitute product if stock runs out, to the same or higher value of the stock.
Please note:
These figures are subject to change.
