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If 2017 and 2021 are generally highly collectible vintages for South African fine wine, then 2020 simply isn’t in the same league. Boekenhoutskloof, of course,...
Grapes for the Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 2020 come from this operation’s two Swartland farms, namely Porseleinberg (88%) and Goldmine (12%). Winemaking involved 60% whole-bunch fermentation while...
When discussing Cape White Blends, what typically gets referenced are esteemed and relatively pricy wines such as Mullineux Old Vines White, Rall White and Sadie...
A marked note of gun smoke-like reduction seems to be a signature characteristic of the Semillon from Boekenhoutskloof in recent times, the 2020 again showing...
Designated as W.O. Coastal Region, grapes for the Syrah 2001 from Boekenhoutskloof were more specifically sourced from a Wellington vineyard. Matured in older oak for...
Boekenhoutskloof speak of 2019’s long hang-times facilitating optimal flavour development. This extra time the grapes spent on the vine also seems to have resulted in...
This wine combines fruit from three Semillon vineyards planted in 1902, 1936 and 1942 respectively plus a small portion of Muscat d’Alexandrie from a 1902...
The 2021 vintage of The Wolftrap from Boekenhoutskloof delivers terrific quality relative to price. A blend on 80% Syrah, 19% Mourvèdre and 1% Viognier, grapes...
The 2019 vintage of Boekenhoutskloof Syrah involved one of the earliest pickings to date. The Swartland vineyards were exposed to extremely dry conditions during flowering....
Though 2018 is a generally considered a challenging vintage due to it being the third consecutive year of drought, the two versions of Cabernet Sauvignon...
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