Name: Spice Route Chakalaka Magnum 2018
SKU: 5710118
Price: 46.00 CHF
Availability: InStock
Author: Savinis

Food pairing

Barbecues, Beef, Lamb, Meat, Venison

Recommended drinking temperature

16 – 18 °C

Awards

4 stars John Platter’s

Intense aromas of dark berries, black tea and a hint of cocoa, balanced by sweet oak. Vibrant cranberries and red berries unfold on the palate, overlaid with warm cinnamon and a hint of cloves. A fresh, integrated tannin structure adds to its sophistication and provides a velvety yet powerful finish that lingers with elegant complexity.

Recommended Drinking Window	2022 – 2028
Bottle Size (cl)	150
Decanting	No, open 1 hour before consumption
Vintage	2018
Region	Swartland
Closure	Natural cork – DIAM
Maturation	Matured for more than 12 months in used French and American barrels
Packaging	Box of 3 / Single bottle
Grape variety	27% Grenache, 26% Syrah, 22% Mouvèdre, 11% Carignan, 8% Petite Sirah, 6% Tannat
Producer	Spice Route
Alcohol Content	14.0 % vol. Alc.

Swartland

Together with the districts of Cape Town, Darling, Franschhoek, Paarl, Stellenbosch, Tulbagh and Wellington, Swartland is part of South Africa’s Coastal Region wine region. The district is considered a young up-and-comer. The vineyards and wineries in this extensive area are often widely scattered, which is rather untypical for South African winegrowing.

The district, which is about an hour’s drive from Cape Town, used to be known for growing wheat and cattle farming. Today, more and more innovative and young wine specialists are settling here. As the area is very dry and warm, particularly fruity and full-bodied Sauvignon Blancs were initially produced. After some time, however, excellent Shiraz and Rhône blends with their own “Swartland style” were also produced.

At Savinis you will find the best producers from the Swartland region such as Allesverloren, Babylon’s Peak, De Toren and Spice Route.

Wines from Swartland at Savinis

At Savinis, you will find the accumulated knowledge and expertise of years of experience. Every South African wine has its own story – be it in relation to the winery, its owner, the winemaker, the vineyard, the production or the geographical and geological conditions.

Do you have questions about a specific wine from Swartland – or can’t find it in our online store? Ask us, we will be happy to help!

Spice Route

Spice Route is an expression of adventure, craftsmanship and South African terroir. The winery is located in the picturesque Swartland region – north of Cape Town – and was founded in 1997 by Charles Back, the visionary owner of Fairview. He recognized the enormous potential of the dry, slate-rich soils and warm climate of this underrated wine region.

The name “Spice Route” is a tribute to the old spice trade routes between Europe and the Orient – and symbolizes the variety of flavours and spices that are reflected in every wine produced by the company. The aim: to produce authentic wines with a strong character that express the characteristics of the Swartland.

The vines grow mainly on dry soils without artificial irrigation. This ensures low yields but enormous concentration and depth in the wines. Fermentation takes place traditionally with natural yeasts, and many wines are matured in open fermentation vats or large barrels – with minimal intervention to preserve the natural expressiveness of the grapes.

Spice Route is particularly well known for its powerful red wines made from Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvèdre, as well as its unique white wines made from Chenin Blanc and Viognier. Each vintage reveals new facets of the region – with notes of black fruit, pepper, spices and a distinctive minerality.

Spice Route at Savinis

Discover the exciting, spicy and profound wines of Spice Route at Savinis – a real experience for lovers of South African wines with character and origin. Whether for hearty meals or for meditation in a glass, these wines tell of the wind that sweeps over the hills, of the hot summer and of ancient soils full of history.

Are you looking for a specific vintage or would you like to find out more about the Spice Route philosophy? Talk to us – we will be happy to help!