Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.58%
Grape Varieties Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier
Syrah77%
Grenache9%
Cinsault8%
Cabernet Sauvignon5%
Viognier1%
Region Franschhoek
Soil Porseleinberg and goldmine vineyards, Swartland
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Porseleinberg (60% of fruit) and Goldmine farms
Fermentation Vessels Concrete, Stainless Steel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 14 months
Oak Details 5% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak5%
Second Fill Oak95%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L barriques
Closure Cork
Production Details Whole-berry fermented in concrete and stainless steel fermenters with no additions. Matured in 95% seasoned and 5% new 225L French barriques using the OXOline system for barrel rotation. Élevage 12-14 months depending on variety.
Certifications Sustainable (Integrated Production of Wine)
Producer Information
Website
Address
Boekenhoutskloof Winery, Excelsior Road, Franschhoek 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 876 3320
Email
Owner
Marc Kent
Cellarmaster
Gottfried Mocke (Winemaker)