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No.6
- Volume
- 750ml
- Vintage
- 2016
- ABV
- 14%
£55.00
Member Price: £44.00
SCHALK BURGER COLLECTION · NO.6 · FLAGSHIP RED
No.6 is one of the flagship wines of the Schalk Burger collection, bringing together premium fruit from Welbedacht with careful, considered winemaking to create a rich, complex and beautifully structured red. Its name carries a subtle nod to Schalk's celebrated rugby career, while the wine itself reflects the family's deeper connection to the land and their growing reputation for producing serious South African wines.
A flagship Schalk Burger wine where sporting pedigree meets serious South African winemaking.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance
- Deep, opaque ruby-garnet with impressive depth and concentration.
- Nose
- Opulent and expressive, with sweet blackberry and bramble fruit, earthy cassis, black olive, pepper and seductive liquorice, lifted by floral and exotic spice notes.
- Palate
- Full, rich and creamy, with ripe sweet tannins, bright tangy acidity and layers of dark berry fruit, exotic spice and savoury depth.
- Finish
- Long and beautifully savoury, with a lingering salty, maritime character, sweet spice and melted liquorice.
Perfect For
- Suggested Dishes
- Magnificent alongside slow-roasted lamb or beautifully grilled beef, with enough richness and structure to stand up to bold flavours.
- Suggested Occasions
- A bottle for the moments that deserve something exceptional — a celebratory dinner, special gathering or memorable gift.
- Suggested Sporting Occasions
- The ultimate bottle for a big Springbok match, a rugby dinner or raising a glass to one of the game's great families.
Details
- Style
- Opulent Rhône-style red blend
- Country
- South Africa
- Region
- Wellington
- Appellation
- Western Cape
- Producer
- Schalk Burger & Sons
- Vineyard
- Welbedacht Wine Estate
- Grape Variety
- Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsaut, Grenache, Pinotage & Viognier
- Closure
- Cork
- Drinking Window
- Now - 2034+
- Serving Temp
- 16–18°C
- Decanting Advice
- Decant before serving; the wine opens beautifully with air
- Cellaring Potential
- 5-8+ years
- Oak/Cask Ageing
- 18 months in second-fill French oak barrels, followed by a further 9 months in barrel after blending
- Production Quantity
- Limited Edition
“A wine that seriously impresses anyone that is lucky enough to try it. The price tag is high, but when the quality is this good you know you made the right choice. Great for impressing at a dinner party.” - Brendon W
Greg Sherwood MW — 95/100. Greg Sherwood MW, a Master of Wine and respected British wine critic specialising extensively in South African wine, awarded the Schalk Burger & Sons No.6 2016 a remarkable 95/100. He praised its opulent aromatics of blackberry, bramble, cassis, black olive and liquorice, describing the palate as full, rich and creamy, with ripe sweet tannins, bright acidity and a long, salty finish. His verdict: “A textural masterclass that’s simply delicious.”