How much should we expect of top-end SA red when it comes to maturation potential? I think most get to optimum drinking a lot quicker than their European counterparts and this is something we should with which we should all make peace. Over the … [Read more...]
The 2013 RE:CM 10 Year Old Wine Awards: Top Three Wines
March 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The top three wines in the inaugural RE:CM 10 Year Old Wine Awards are as follows: Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 2003 Remhoogte Estate Wine 2003 Rudera Syrah 2003 For an in-depth analysis of the results, download the following: Tasting … [Read more...]
Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 2009
January 22, 2013 by 1 Comment
During this past weekend’s Wine Tasting Academy, every sort of Shiraz from Hartenberg Gravel Hill 2007 through Kalleske Pirathon Shiraz 2006 from Barossa, Craggy Range Block 14 Gimblett Gravels Vineyard 2005 from Hawkes Bay and Rostaing La Landonne … [Read more...]
Boekenhoutskloof The Journeyman 2009
October 1, 2012 by 3 Comments
Is Franschhoek capable of some of South Africa’s very best wine? The Journeyman is an effort by the Boekenhoutskloof team to prove that it’s possible. The 2009 is a blend of 67% Cabernet Franc from Boekenhoutskoof’s own vineyards and 33% … [Read more...]
Boekenhoutskloof Semillon 2006
July 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Five days in Paternoster and plenty of fabulous wine. Particularly memorable was the Boekehoutskloof Semillon 2006 enjoyed at local restaurant Oep ve Koep run by journalist-turned-chef Kobus van der Merwe and family. Van der Merwe keeps his … [Read more...]
Porseleinberg 2010
June 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The next big from the Swartland: Porseleinberg is an organic vineyard owned by Boekenhoutskloof. 2010 is the maiden commercial release, the wine made by Callie Louw, previously of Tulbagh Mountain Vineyards (now Fable). 100% Syrah. Whole bunch … [Read more...]
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