Boekenhoutskloof are thrilled to announce the release of their 2019 vintage.
The new vintage is one of their most anticipated: with two Platter’s 5-Star Cabernet Sauvignon’s (including Wine of the Year), a 97-Point Syrah from Tim Atkin MW and one of their favourite Semillon vintages yet.
The 2019’s are in high demand both locally and abroad – here’s your opportunity to get your hands on as much as possible!
The 2019’s are an accomplished assortment with many favourable critics reviews that Boekenhoutskloof is immensely proud of. Place your order online now!
2019 Syrah
“The wine that launched the modern Syrah revolution in South Africa, even if it’s sourced from two sites in the Swartland these days, rather than Somerset West. Almost indecently perfumed and alluring, this is a very immediate wine that will also reward cellaring. Sweet spices, red berry fruit, fine, savoury tannins and just a hint of oak with energetic acidity. 2023-31” 97 Points – Tim Atkin MW
“The 2019 Syrah is very perfumed on the nose, offering black cherries, boysenberry, pressed rose petal and incense. This really expresses the variety with style. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained, supple tannins and well-judged acidity. Smooth and intense, yet quite gentle and caressing on the finish. This is a delicious Syrah that should drink well for 15–20 years.” 93 Points – Neal Martin Vinous Media
2019 Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon
“This superb, ageworthy cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon with 5% Cabernet Franc hails from three vineyards on the Helderberg and one in the Polkadraai Hils. Violet and thyme aromas lead into a structured palate of cassis and dried herbs, with intense tannins and fine 75% new wood. 2023-35” 96 Points – Tim Atkin MW
“Power & precision combine in stellar 2019. Ripe black cherry fruit with lifted perfume notes (dab cab franc, as Franschhoek sibling), fine integrated tannins & fresh, lithe appeal. 75% new French oak adds to muscular richness completing very fine wine. 5 parcels in Helderberg, Polkadraai & Faure.” 97 Points & 5 Star – Platter’s Wine Guide
Cabernet Sauvignon of the Year
2019 Semillon
“This world-class Semillon combines fruit from three sites in Franschhoek, planted in 1902, 1936 and 1942. Three per cent Muscat adds a touch of orange marmalade to the leesy, flinty, lanolin and struck match palate. Less oaky than in the past and all the better for it. Long and complex. 2022-29” 96 Points – Tim Atkin MW
“The 2019 Sémillon, one of my favorite cuvées from this producer, has a wonderful bouquet of peach skin and orange blossom scents, all extremely well defined. The balanced palate offers superb concentration on the entry, flavors of praline mixed with citrus fruit and almond, and an almost resinous note toward the finish. It’s tempting to drink this now, but it deserves 3–5 years in bottle.” 93 Points – Neal Martin Vinous Media
2019 Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon
“The Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon contains 10% Cabernet Franc and comes from four sites in the valley.Picked a week before the Stellenbosch bottling, it’s fresher, gentler and lighter in style, with floral top notes, chocolatey oak, granular tannins and a spicy, herbal, lifted finish. 2023-31” 95 Points – Tim Atkin MW
“Generous 2019 indulges with blackcurrants, mulberries, hints of tobacco & coffee, framed by fine tannins & seamless oak, 80% new, 22 months, adding vanilla & toasty spice. Home-farm & 70% from long-term partner vineyard. Spontaneous ferment in concrete tanks, as all reds unless noted.” 95 Points & 5-Star – Platter’s Wine Guide
