Boekenhoutskloof - Syrah 2016
NZD$102.00
Boekenhoutskloof - Semillon 2016
NZD$70.00
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Boekenhoutskloof - Semillon 2016
"Yellow peaches and cream, an appley freshness, almonds and a pithy minerality. Waxy secondary flavours already adds to the complexity of this captivating wine. A strikingly tighter acidity compared to the past few vintages. White peach and an enticing viscosity fills a delicate frame with its typical salty mineral lift."
--------THE PRODUCER--------
Boekenhoutskloof
Boekenhoutskloof is a leading estate in the Stellenbosch region of South Africa. Although the estate was established in 1776, it was in need of restoration and replanting all of which took place in 1993. They decided to plant: Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Semillon and Viognier.
--------THE GRAPE--------
Semillon
Semillon is a white grape varietal that hails from Bordeaux, France. Here it is best known for being blended with Sauvignon Blanc, often being the main component in the blend, where it makes crisp white wines as well as the luscious sweet wines of Sauternes. It is in the Hunter Valley of Australia where is has found a home as an age-worthy dry white wine.
--------THE REGION--------
Franschhoek
Franschhoek is the small sub-region in the larger area of the Paarl District. Franschhoek, and Paarl, have very long and hot summers that make it ideal for growing 'hot-climate' grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah - all of which produce very fruit-forward and ripe wines.
