2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.23%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.85
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Classification Wine of Origin Swartland
Region Swartland
Soil Decomposed mica-schist at porseleinberg; brown schist with deposits of table mountain sandstone at goldmine
Orientation South-West Slopes Of The Kasteelberg For The Goldmine Vineyards
Fermentation Vessels Tulip-shaped concrete tanks
Pressing Method Basket Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types Austrian oak
Barrel Size 2,500 L foudres and 600 L demi-muids
Production Details Hand-harvested into lug boxes; fruit cooled before fermentation; partially destemmed with 65% whole-bunch clusters; spontaneous fermentation with minimal sulphur additions and no acidification; soft délestage 2–3 times daily; gravity-fed after pressing.
Tasting Notes Blue and black fruits; earthy and gamey aromas; potting soil; forest floor; blackberry; dark licorice; olive tapenade; red currants; exotic spice; full-bodied, structured palate; vibrant acidity; ripe robust tannins; refreshing pure finish
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.75%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.81
Total Acidity 4.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Swartland
Soil Mica-schist (porseleinberg 90%) and brown schist with table mountain sandstone (goldmine 10%)
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete
Pressing Method Basket Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 18 months
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Closure Natural Cork
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.81
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Swartland
Soil Mica-schist (porseleinberg 90%) and brown schist with table mountain sandstone (goldmine 10%)
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete
Pressing Method Basket Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 18 months
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Closure Natural Cork
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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)