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Doddie No.5 - Pre-Order Now!
- Volume
- 750ml
- ABV
- 13%
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£20.00
CHARITY WINE · DODDIE WEIR · RUGBY LEGEND
Made in partnership with the family of rugby legend Doddie Weir, The Return of the Doddie! celebrates an extraordinary man whose impact on rugby extended far beyond the pitch. Made in South Africa by Schalk Burger and his family, the wine brings together two great sporting stories and a shared commitment to Doddie's remarkable legacy. Created to honour Doddie's courage, character and contribution to the game, the wine also helps support the work inspired by his determination to find effective treatments for motor neurone disease.
Every bottle celebrates a rugby legend while helping continue Doddie's remarkable legacy.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance
- Deep, rich ruby red with youthful depth.
- Nose
- Delicate dried herbs, ripe black plum and earthy blackcurrant, complemented by vibrant cedar spice and a subtle brûléed-oak note.
- Palate
- Luscious and creamy, with a silky texture, generous brambly black fruit and refined tannins. The blend is beautifully balanced, combining richness and elegance without feeling heavy.
- Finish
- Bright and weightless, with lingering brambly blackberry fruit and a gentle savoury character.
Perfect For
- Suggested Dishes
- Perfect alongside a beautifully roasted loin of lamb or a rich, slow-cooked beef dish.
- Suggested Occasions
- A bottle to open when the occasion calls for something truly special, whether shared over a long dinner or given as a meaningful gift.
- Suggested Sporting Occasions
- Made for rugby's biggest moments — from the Six Nations to a British & Irish Lions tour, shared with friends before or after the final whistle.
Details
- Style
- Cape Bordeaux-style red blend
- Country
- South Africa
- Region
- Wellington, Western Cape
- Appellation
- Groenberg
- Producer
- Schalk Burger & Sons
- Vineyard
- Welbedacht Wine Estate
- Grape Variety
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec & Petit Verdot
- Closure
- Cork
- Drinking Window
- Drink now - 2034+
- Serving Temp
- 16–18°C
- Decanting Advice
- Decant when young; particularly recommended to allow the wine to open up
- Cellaring Potential
- 8+ years
- Oak/Cask Ageing
- need Schalk to confirm the following: barrel-aged, the type of oak, and duration.
- Production Quantity
- Limited Edition
“A really special wine with an even more special story. Rich, elegant and incredibly easy to drink — and knowing that it continues Doddie's legacy makes opening a bottle all the more meaningful.” - Kenny Logan, ex Scottish Rugby International
Greg Sherwood MW — 94/100
94/100 — Greg Sherwood MW
“Youthfully exuberant and utterly delicious already, this is a fine wine with character and class… just like the man in whose honour it was created to celebrate.”