Description
The Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 2019, sourced from the Mica-Schist terroirs of Porseleinberg and Goldmine in Swartland, showcases the concentration and elegance of this Rhône varietal. The dry 2019 vintage produced small berry clusters, resulting in wines with balanced power, perfumed dark fruits, and a touch of spice. The nose offers aromas of blackberries, plums, violets, black olives, and star anise, while the palate is deep and brooding, with flavors of wild berries, liquorice, tobacco, and dark chocolate, framed by fine cocoa-like tannins and vibrant acidity. Aged for 18 months in Austrian oak foudres and demi-muids, this Syrah finishes with lingering savory notes of garrigue and blackberry.
Producer Profile
INTRODUCTION
Boekenhout is an indigenous Cape Beech tree greatly prized for making fine furniture. Our Boekenhoutskloof label features seven chairs; amongst them the country-style split splat chair made in the neo-classical style with a shouldered top rail and thonged seat from the late 18th century.
Then there’s the Sandveld chair that has two back rails and a thonged seat which made its appearance in the second quarter of the 19th century. The transitional Tulbagh chair was made in the late 18th century, it has a plain back and a shaped top rail with half-round opening.
The chairs on our wine label all pay tribute to the skills of the 18th century craftsmen and their achievements in creating beauty from natural sources, just like the pursuit of fine wine-making.
