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Boekenhoutskloof - Swartland Syrah 2022

Boekenhoutskloof - Swartland Syrah 2022

Swartland|Red wine

96/100

Decanter

96/100

Tim Atkin

94+/100

Robert Parker

South Africa
Syrah
elegant
black fruits
wonder
barbecue
leg of lamb

"This Syrah really comes into its own in the glass: finesse, harmony, and flavor—a delight!"

“This serious—and seriously good—Syrah is made from Swartland grapes grown on the schist soils of the Porseleinberg estate (90%) and the Goldmine estate (10%) 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 complement fresh, juicy fruit—blackberry, plum, black cherry, and blueberry—with elegant, supple tannins and a hint of violet on the finish. A beautiful balance, with finely balanced tension throughout the tasting. [...] 2025–2040” (Decanter 2025)

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Estate

Boekenhoutskloof

Vintage

Syrah

Vintage

2022

Designation

Swartland

Region

South Africa

Grape Varieties

100% Syrah

Regions

A selection of the finest Syrah grapes from specific plots across Swartland’s vineyards: 90% from Porseleinberg (hard, rocky soil composed of weathered mica schist, typical of the appellation) and 10% from Goldmine (southwest-facing slopes of Kasteelberg: brown schist, sandstone deposits from Table Mountain,

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

The grapes are cooled in a cold room, then transferred to oval concrete tanks; spontaneous alcoholic fermentation takes place with partial and whole clusters (65%); gentle pumping-over (2 to 3 times a day); the skins are pressed, and the juice is then transferred by gravity to traditional Austrian oak casks and demi-muids for aging

Method of Preparation

Vegan-certified, very low in sulfur, no acidification

Livestock Farming

Aged for 18 months in traditional 2,500-liter Austrian oak casks and 600-liter demi-muids

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

Deep, intense garnet color; brilliant appearance

Nose

Open and concentrated, with aromas of red berries, plums, thyme, and violets, enhanced by elegant spicy and peppery notes

Palate

Pure, peppery, and vibrant, with aromas of black and red fruits and flavors of blueberry, black licorice, anise, and warm earth; full-bodied and complex, with silky tannins and balanced acidity; the long finish is more tertiary, featuring tobacco and cardamom, lingering on subtle smoky and tarry notes

Serve

At 15-18°C

Open

1 to 2 hours before

Drink starting at

2026

Drink before

2040

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with a leg of lamb with rosemary, a rib steak with blue cheese sauce, or thin slices of sheep's milk tomme...

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Decanter

Decanter

Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100

About the wine:

This serious—and seriously good—Syrah is made from Swartland grapes grown on the schist soils of the Porseleinberg estate (90%) and the Goldmine estate (10%) 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 complement fresh, juicy fruit—blackberry, plum, black cherry, and blueberry—with elegant, supple tannins and a hint of violet on the finish. Beautifully balanced, with a 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

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2025 guide) 94+/100 (Outstanding wine)

About the wine:

The Boekenhoutskloof 2022 Swartland Syrah is made from 60% whole grapes, with the remainder destemmed. It is aged in Stockinger casks for 18 months. The Syrah is planted on a cool hillside, and this wine displays crisp aromas of purple and blue fruits, supported by a vibrant primary intensity. It caresses the palate with a refined and smooth style, yet lacks neither power nor depth. A long, slow malolactic fermentation is allowed, which gives the wine more tension. The Swartland Syrah tends to become fuller-bodied and more complex with age. Let this bottle age for a few years in your cellar. 2025–2037
Tim Atkin

Tim Atkin

Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100

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