Boekenhoutskloof, Syrah other_regions_italy clean finish

clean finish

The succulent and more refined middle weight flavors don’t possess the same density or power on the moderately dry finale

This bottle of the 1996 is simply moving in its beauty

It fermented with some full clusters with indigenous yeasts in oak vats and matured in oak foudres and bocoyes for 16 months

Plenty of secondary and sous-bois notes are present on the cool

Boekenhoutskloof, Syrah other_regions_italy clean finishAll own vines since 2015. 80% from the top of Porseleinberg, 20% from Goldmine. 40% whole bunches. Floral overtones with gentle garrigue notes, bacon fat and smoky, black, berry fruits. Subtle chocolate notes from oak. Fairly full bodied, but with brisk acidity that enlivens the palate. Powdery tannins give structure. Terrific, elegant, white pepper laced finish. (TJ)