Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Boekenhoutskloof
Label Name:
 
Syrah
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
South Africa
Region:
 
Swartland (grapes from Porseleinberg & Goldmine); vinified in Franschhoek (Coastal Region)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Syrah
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Tim Atkin 97/100; Falstaff 96 pts; Neal Martin (Vinous) 93/100; WineMag (Christian Eedes) 95/100; Jancis Robinson (JR Purple Pages) positive review (17/20)

Tasting Note
Perfumed nose of black cherry, violets and boysenberry with smoked bacon, incense and spice. Medium–full-bodied, fine-grained cocoa-like tannins, vibrant acidity and a savory, peppery finish with olive, liquorice and dark chocolate notes.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, venison, beef steaks, roasted root vegetables, aged cheeses; Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, Sichuan-style beef, Thai basil stir-fries, yakitori.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; ~60% whole-bunch, native-yeast fermentation in tulip-shaped concrete tanks; gentle délestage, basket-pressed to 2,500L foudres and 600L demi-muids; aged ~18 months.

Vineyard Info
Boekenhoutskloof is a celebrated Franschhoek estate (modern revival since 1993). Syrah fruit sourced from Swartland parcels (Porseleinberg, Goldmine) with winemaking based at the estate.