“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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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; flavors of blueberry, black licorice, anise, and warm earth; full-bodied and complex, with silky tannins and balanced acidity; a long finish that leans toward tertiary aromas of tobacco and cardamom, lingering on subtle smoky 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 it with a leg of lamb with rosemary, a rib steak with blue cheese sauce, or thin slices of sheep's milk tomme...
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 calibrated 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 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
Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100
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