2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.3%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 4.1
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Drinking Window 2025-2035
Classification Wine of Origin Swartland
Region Swartland
Soil Schist
Harvest Dates 14 February–10 March 2022
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
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed mica-schist, Schistous soils
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Foudres, Concrete Eggs
Natural Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Closure Natural Cork
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.87
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed mica-schist (porseleinberg 88%, Goldmine 12%)
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Porseleinberg (88%) and Goldmine (12%)
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Tanks
Pressing Method Basket Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types Austrian oak
Barrel Size 2500L foudres, 600L demi-muids
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Hand-harvested into lug boxes, cooled in cold room, transferred to tulip-shaped concrete tanks for fermentation. 60% whole-bunch clusters, spontaneous fermentation with minimal sulfur additions and no acidification. Soft délestage performed 2-3 times per day. Basket pressed and gravity-fed into foudres and demi-muids for aging.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.9%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.9
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Drinking Window 2024-2040
Region Swartland
Soil Schist
Grapes Picked First week of February 2019
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Bottling Date July 2020
Closure Cork
Production Details Hand-picked whole bunches crushed into concrete fermentation tanks with submerged cap. Minimal pump-overs. Ferments ran cool and dry within 10 days. Matured 12 months in 90% foudre and 10% concrete egg. Bottled mid-July 2020. Annual rainfall 415mm with 32mm from October to February. Even bud break mid-September.
Tasting Notes
Palate: restrained opulence, red fruit, pepper, crunchy tannins, grip, savoury, spicy, salty minerality
Critics Ratings Greg Sherwood MW: 95+
Greg Sherwood MW95+
Tim Atkin MW98
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.1%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.9
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Drinking Window 2022-2035
Region Swartland
Soil Schist (porseleinberg soils)
Vineyard Yield 21 hL/ha
Grapes Picked February 2017
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 12 months
Bottling Date May 2018
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details 100% whole bunch fermented. Foot stomped. Natural fermentation with two pump-overs per day. Matured 12 months in 70% foudre and 30% concrete egg. Bottled mid-May 2018. Certified Sustainable IPW. Vegan practicing. Annual rainfall 327mm. Harvest started second week of February 2017, lasted two weeks, hand-picked. Yield 3 tons/ha (approx 21 hl/ha).
Tasting Notes
Nose: red fruit, spice
Palate: mineral, cool, concentrated fruit, tannins, pure, fresh
Critics Ratings Greg Sherwood MW: 96
Greg Sherwood MW96
Tim Atkin MW98
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2022 / 750ml | CHF 778.32Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Boekenhoutskloof Winery, Excelsior Road, Franschhoek 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 876 3320
Owner
Marc Kent
Cellarmaster
Gottfried Mocke (Winemaker)