Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.3%
pH 4.1
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Drinking Window 2025-2035
Region Swartland
Soil Schist
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete, Foudre
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Closure Cork
Production Details Submerged cap maceration. Matured 12 months, 85% in foudre and 15% in concrete. Extremely hot weather in lead-up to harvest 2022.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red berries, pomegranate, orange, fynbos, cured meat, white pepper
Palate: good fruit definition, slightly soupy quality
Critics Ratings Christian Eedes (winemag.co.za): 94
Christian Eedes (winemag.co.za)94
Individual Vintages
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)