Tasting Notes
96pts - "Double schist" says Gottfried Mocke of this wine, which combines grapes from Porseleinberg with 10% from Boekenhoutskloof's Roundstone property. Fermented with 65%whole bunches, it's a refined, perfumed Syrah that is only aged in foudres and larger barrels these days, showing subtle ginger and pepper spice, sculpted tannins and raspberry, plum and blackberry fruit. Way less meaty than the 2021 was at the same stage. 2026-32" -Tim Atkin MW "With a thrilling perfume that resembles a lusty Morey-Saint-Denis more than a hulking Cornas, this sensual, pliable Syrah has embraced the multifaceted vintage conditions, unveiling an uncommonly prescient and enthralling wine. Totally integrated tannins beneath a shimmering, black-fruited carapace of flesh and spice, this is a genial fellow and the most approachable and civilised Swartland creation in a decade." - 19+/20 Matthew Jukes
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The team behind Boekenhoutskloof is no less than a super group. With award-winning winemaker, Gottfried Mocke heading up a formidable new cellar, South Africa's best farmer Callie Louw in charge of vineyards and Marc Kent leading the charge, Boekenhoutskloof couldn't be in any better hands. They are truly one of the Cape's highest performing and most consistent estates.