Boekenhoutskloof Syrah
| Vintage: | 2020 |
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| Winery: | Boekenhoutskloof |
| Description: | 97 pts Tim Atkin Mw 2022 The 2020 Syrah is a 90/10 cuvée of grapes from the Porseleinberg and Goldmine properties and is another triumphant release from Marc Kent and Gottfried Mocke. Far from being a blockbuster, this is a subtle, layered wine, with aromas of violet and five-spice, subtle 60% whole bunches and flavours of bramble, blackberry and goji berry. Silky, scented and deftly oaked. 2023-32 96 pts Greg Sherwood Mw Jan 2024 Boekenhoutskloof are now farming over 200 hectares of Swartland fruit from three farms. (The 2011 vintage included some Porseleinberg fruit.) Newer vintages consist of 90% Porseleinberg and 10% Goldmine Syrah from the farm next door to Mullineux's Roundstone property. Deliciously youthful and grapey with notes of violets, lavender, sweet grilled herbs, charcoal embers and a leafy sapidity. Palate is super light on its feet with purity, black cherry elegance and pithy graphite hints, finishing with a weightless concentration and a soft blueberry complexity. Very classy indeed. 4 ½ Stars 2023 Platter's South African Wine Guide Iodine, fynbos & white pepper nuances on Swartland on 20's (93 pts) ripe, unforced plum & cherry fruit. Pure with enlivening stemmy grip & fine satin tannins from 60% wholebunch ferment in concrete, maturation in older & larger oak, Exhibits exceptional restrain in a challenging vintage. 93 pts Wine Advocate May 2024 The 2020 Syrah, crafted with 65% whole-cluster fruit, presents dark cherry, dusty florals and a hint of black pepper on the nose. It's clean, fresh and correct, with a mineral-driven expression and a dusty floral sensation on the palate. Medium-bodied, the wine is spicy and will undoubtedly shine even brighter when paired with food. This Syrah aged for 18 months, with 90% in Stockinger foudre. It promises a delightful and versatile drinking experience, but decanting for 30 minutes is recommended. Exactly 47,852 bottles were produced. 2023-2034 |
| Price: | $ 59.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Southern Hemisphere Wine Center
| Address: |
5973 Engineer Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92649 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-504-9463 |
| Telephone (regular): | 714-892-3030 |
| Fax: | 714-892-6930 |
First added to 1000 Corks on November 16, 2023.
