Boekenhouksloof Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
The nose is rich and complex with aromas of youngberry, mulberry, damson and wild strawberry and gentle whiffs of smoke and sweet spice. The palate is very refined and polished, with the ripe red fruits of the nose following through with a delicate garrigue character and a smooth texture. Notes of lavender and thyme, precision and finesse on the mid-palate and very fine-grained, powdery tannins make for a very classic Cabernet. The wine is medium-bodied, structured, focused and balanced, with attractive, refreshing acidity. Black fruit, aniseed, cloves, pipe tobacco and cardamon, linger on the finish with hints of graphite.
The 2019 Franschhoek vintage was great with exceptionally long hang times. The harvest started in late March/beginning of April. The later picking times were caused by the dry autumn conditions and cooler nighttime temperatures, prolonging the Cabernet Sauvignon hang times, resulting in elegant and perfumed wines with classic claret-like fruit profiles. The wine was once again blended with a percentage of Cabernet Franc (10%) from the old mountain vineyard on the farm, which lends subtle fragrance and finesse to the dark fruit spectrum. The result is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon, respecting the signature Boekenhoutskloof style.
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The nose is rich and complex with aromas of youngberry, mulberry, damson and wild strawberry and gentle whiffs of smoke and sweet spice. The palate is very refined and polished, with the ripe red fruits of the nose following through with a delicate garrigue character and a smooth texture. Notes of lavender and thyme, precision and finesse on the mid-palate and very fine-grained, powdery tannins make for a very classic Cabernet. The wine is medium-bodied, structured, focused and balanced, with attractive, refreshing acidity. Black fruit, aniseed, cloves, pipe tobacco and cardamon, linger on the finish with hints of graphite.
The 2019 Franschhoek vintage was great with exceptionally long hang times. The harvest started in late March/beginning of April. The later picking times were caused by the dry autumn conditions and cooler nighttime temperatures, prolonging the Cabernet Sauvignon hang times, resulting in elegant and perfumed wines with classic claret-like fruit profiles. The wine was once again blended with a percentage of Cabernet Franc (10%) from the old mountain vineyard on the farm, which lends subtle fragrance and finesse to the dark fruit spectrum. The result is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon, respecting the signature Boekenhoutskloof style.
