Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 2018 Swartland

Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 2018

Kleur: donker paarsrood
Geur: open, rood en vooral zwart fruit, pruimen, kruidig, flink vanille
Smaak: sappige wijn, kersen, zwarte bessen, vol, gewoon heel lekker
Houdbaar: op dronk en blijft nog zeker houdbaar tot 2033
Lekker bij: Ribeye, entrecote, lamskoteletjes of wild, pulled pork of brisket van de bbq, Marokkaanse tajine, oude kaas, Manchego of een gerijpte Comté

The brooding sous bois character of the nose is complemented by an abundance of dark berry fruit and violets. Beautiful floral aromas follow through onto the palate with intense spice, liquorice and dark plum. The wine is meaty and Rhône-like in style on the mid-palate with integrated acidity and fine, vibrant tannins to balance, offering great ageability. The peppery finish is long with hints of cloves, fennel and aniseed.

The Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 2018 is sourced from our two properties in the Swartland. We acquired these two sites (Porseleinberg and Goldmine) a few years ago, for their unique terroir of rocky bedrock and decomposed mica schist soils. This is our first vintage claiming “Wine of Origin Swartland” for this wine, and our blend comprises of 80% Porseleinberg and 20% Goldmine fruit.

The fruit from each site is vinified separately as each parcel shows distinctive and individual characteristics. The grapes are partially de-stemmed and ferment spontaneously in tulip shaped concrete tanks with a soft délestage 2 – 3 times a day. Once cuvaison was completed, the wine was moved to large traditional 2 500L foudres and 600L demi-muids for a further 18 months of ageing.

Beoordelingen:
Platter’s ****(*) 94/100 punten
Heady scents of plums & cherries mixed with fresh violets on 2018, showing vibrant colour while lively acidity & polished tannins build on the palate. Whiffs of pepper & coriander spice, juicy texture courtesy 40% wholebunch fruit. All old oak, no distraction from fruit purity here. Swartland fruit, like 2017.