Ratings
WA 91 · AG 91 · JS 92
Identity
| Producer | Boekenhoutskloof |
| Vol | 75 |
| Grapes | Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Viognier |
| Color | Red |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Almost ink-black, deep ruby/red hue. |
| Aroma | Dark berries, plums, hints of vanilla, black chocolate, smoky spice, tobacco leaf, floral notes of hyacinth and violet, sweet milk tones, subtle earthiness. |
| Palate | Medium-plus body, firm yet refined tannins, fresh acidity, crunchy red fruit, fine spice, peppery edge, balanced structure. |
| Finish | Long, lingering finish with pronounced mineral backbone, fine black pepper, cocoa bitterness and ripe fruit essence. |
| Food Pairing | Grilled meats, beef dishes, spicy sausages, roasted lamb, hearty stews. |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Aging Process | Aged in 95% used French barrique and 5% new French barrique for 12-14 months in oak barrels |
| Fermentation | Whole-berry fermented in concrete and stainless steel fermenters, spontaneous fermentation, then transferred to French oak barriques |
Interesting facts
| Name refers to chocolate notes; shifted from generic Western Cape to Wine of Origin Swartland in 2015; first vintage using OXOline system in Helderberg Maturation Cellar. |