Boekenhoutskloof Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Boekenhoutskloof
Label Name:
 
Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
South Africa
Region:
 
Franschhoek Valley, Western Cape
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 90 (Neal Martin, Nov 2015); Wine Spectator 90 (James Molesworth, May 2016). Producer/retailer notes also cite cellar-worthiness and favourable reviews

Tasting Note
Dark cassis, black cherry and plum with graphite, dark chocolate, cedar and mint; medium-full, velvety texture, integrated oak and a long, earthy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled rib‑eye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi/bulgogi), Sichuan beef, char siu/charcoal grilled beef, rich beef ramen or teriyaki steak.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, sorted; cold maceration in concrete, fermented (27–30°C) with pump-overs; natural malolactic in 225L barriques; ~22 months aging (≈60% new French oak).

Vineyard Info
Historic Franschhoek estate (est. 1776), revived in 1993 under Marc Kent; Boekenhoutskloof produces premium Syrah, Cabernet and Semillon with estate and sourced parcels.