One thing I have to say is that the branding, name and style
of wine definitely falls into a very innovative category for the South African
market. A Shiraz with a slightly higher Rs (around 7g/L) although it doesn’t come across as
too sweet. Matured in older French and American oak just rounds the wine off
very nicely. I think it is a wine you can put in the fridge for a little while
and enjoy chilled.
Saxenburg explains it like this:
Bertie as you all
should know is Saxenburg’s
resident beau. Better
known as the drunken
fowl he surfaces
quietly, like a night owl.
And when no one is
there for the securing, he
consumes the wine
that in the barrels is maturing.
Shiraz is his
favourite one, and brings a wiggle to
his wee bum. With his rich spicy and plummy flavors.
He shouldn’t be the
only one to savour!