Boekenhoutskloof Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Boekenhoutskloof
Label Name:
 
Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
South Africa
Region:
 
Franschhoek
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 95%, Cabernet Franc 5%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Platter's South African Wine Guide: 4. 5*; Wine Spectator (James Molesworth) 92; Tim Atkin MW 92

Tasting Note
Deep black-fruit core (blackberry, cassis) with cedar, tobacco, graphite and dried herbs; firm, chewy ripe tannins and long oak-spiced finish. (Ageworthy)

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu, beef yakiniku, Sichuan beef, teriyaki steak.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; sorted, cold maceration and frequent pump-overs; delestage/remontage; malolactic in barrel; matured ~26 months in 100% new French oak (Sylvain) before egg-white fining.

Vineyard Info
Boekenhoutskloof is a Franschhoek estate revived in the 1990s; Marc Kent is the long-time winemaker/technical director and the winery is known for premium Syrah and Cabernet bottlings.