This serious—and seriously good—Syrah is made from Swartland fruit grown on the schist soils of the Porseleinberg (90%) and Goldmine (10%) estates near Riebeek-Kasteel. The nose is savory and earthy, with gravelly and smoky notes enhanced by fragrant red fruit aromas. The palate is rich in spices and features savory peppery notes that accompany fresh, juicy fruit—blackberry, plum, black cherry, and blueberry—with elegant, supple tannins and a hint of violet on the finish. Beautifully balanced, with finely tuned tension throughout the tasting. [...] 2025-2040" (Decanter 2025)
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Eye
Deep, intense garnet color with a brilliant core
Nose
Open and concentrated, with aromas of red fruits, plums, thyme, and violets, complemented by elegant spicy and peppery notes.
Mouth
Pure, peppery, and vibrant, with aromas of black and red fruits, flavors of blueberry, black licorice, anise, and warm earth, full-bodied and complex, silky tannins with balanced acidity, long finish with more tertiary notes of tobacco and cardamom lingering on subtle charcoal and tarry notes.
Serve
At 15-18°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2040
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with a leg of lamb with rosemary, a rib steak with blue cheese sauce, thin slices of sheep's milk tomme cheese...
Decanter
Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100
About wine:
This serious—and seriously good—Syrah is made from Swartland fruit grown on the schist soils of the Porseleinberg (90%) and Goldmine (10%) estates near Riebeek-Kasteel. The nose is savory and earthy, with gravelly and smoky notes enhanced by fragrant red fruit aromas. The palate is rich in spices and presents savory peppery notes that accompany fresh and juicy fruits – blackberry, plum, black cherry, and blueberry – with elegant and supple tannins and a touch of violet on the finish. A beautiful balance, with finely balanced tension throughout the tasting. Spontaneous fermentation, with 65% whole clusters; aged in 2,500-liter Austrian oak casks and 600-liter demi-muids for up to 18 months. 2025-2040
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2025 guide) 94+/100 (Outstanding wine)
About wine:
The Boekenhoutskloof 2022 Swartland Syrah is made from 60% whole grapes and the rest is destemmed. It is aged in Stockinger barrels for 18 months. The Syrah is planted on a cool hillside, and this wine has clean aromas with purple and blue fruits supported by a bright primary intensity. It caresses the palate with a refined and smooth style, but lacks neither power nor depth. A long and slow malolactic fermentation is allowed, which gives the wine more tension. Swartland Syrah tends to become fuller and richer with age. Let this bottle age for a few years in your cellar. 2025-2037
Tim Atkin
Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100
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