Boekenhoutskloof
Boekenhoutskloof Syrah
Red wine
4.3
Expert Rating
4.3
Most Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Boekenhoutskloof Syrah is a South African red wine from the Western Cape province. Made from 100% Syrah grapes, this wine has intense aromas of dark berries, plums, and spice, with flavors of dark fruits, black pepper, and a hint of smokiness. The wine is full-bodied, with soft tannins and a lingering finish. Aged in French oak barrels, this savory Syrah offers a well-balanced, complex flavor profile. Enjoy this wine with lamb dishes, grilled meats, or rich cheeses.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Boekenhoutskloof Syrah is a powerful and full-bodied red wine that has aromas of ripe blackberry, black pepper, and violet.On the palate, this wine is intense and concentrated, with flavors of dark fruits, spices, and a hint of licorice. The finish is long and silky, with a pleasant note of oak. This is a classic South African Syrah that is sure to please any wine enthusiast.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
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Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Intense
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Full
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Shiraz/Syrah
ORIGINS
Winery: Boekenhoutskloof
Region: Swartland
Nestled in the heart of South Africa's Western Cape, the Swartland wine region is quickly becoming one of the country's most exciting and dynamic wine-producing areas. With its unique combination of topography, climate, and grape varieties, Swartland is producing some of the most interesting and complex wines in the country.
Swartland has a long and storied history of winemaking, with the first vines planted in the area in the late 1600s. The region was officially recognized as a wine-producing area in the early 1900s, and since then, it has become one of the most important wine-producing regions in South Africa.CUSTOMER RATING
4.3
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