2024 Technical Specifications
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.51
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Classification Wine of Origin Cape South Coast
Region Cape South Coast
Fermentation Vessels Concrete fermentation tanks
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225
Production Details Fruit from selected vineyards in Elgin, Overberg and Walker Bay; grapes were handpicked into small lug boxes, transported refrigerated to Franschhoek, subjected to careful triage, mostly destemmed, and retained approximately 25% whole clusters with no additions.
Tasting Notes Juicy mulberries, brambles, dark cherries, mint, eucalyptus, baking spices, red liquorice, fresh plums, cloves, coriander, nutmeg, ripe cranberries, sour cherry and dark chocolate; light-to-medium body, vibrant mid-palate, velvety texture, fine tannins and integrated acidity.
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Vintages
2023 Technical Specifications
Residual Sugar 1.58 g/L
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 6.02 g/L
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Classification Cape South Coast origin
Region Cape South Coast
Harvest Dates Handpicked; exact dates not stated
Fermentation Vessels Concrete fermentation tanks
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225
Production Details Handpicked into small lug boxes, refrigerated transport to Franschhoek, careful triage, mostly destemmed with approximately 25% whole clusters, no additions, spontaneous fermentation in concrete, then barrel élevage.
Tasting Notes Wild strawberry, raspberry coulis, cotton candy, baking spices, pomegranate, red liquorice, ripe plum sauce, cloves, cedar, cranberry, fresh cherry and salinity; juicy, lithe and medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and svelte tannins
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Boekenhoutskloof Winery, Excelsior Road, Franschhoek 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 876 3320
Owner
Marc Kent
Cellarmaster
Gottfried Mocke (Winemaker)