2019 Boekenhoutskloof Stellenbosch Cabernet
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£44.50
(£39.50 per bottle)
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SKU: JW1219RA
Categories: Red Wine, South Africa
Winemaker:Kumeu River
Under the quiet, determined leadership of Marc Kent, the Boekenhoutskloof wine estate has become one of the preeminent names in South Africa. The Cabernet Sauvignon for this wine is sourced from selected vineyards on north-west facing slopes of the Helderberg mountain and a south-east facing slope of Vlottenburg. The mild, maritime influence from the cool False Bay coast, along with granitic soils, give this wine its hallmark minerality and graphite-like profile. Deep ruby colour, aromas are attractive and deep, with rich cassis, cedar and pencil lead aromas. This is full and luscious on the pallet, texture being creamy, flavours being powerfully concentrated. This is an impressive wine, with a long, fresh, suavely tannic finish.
Weight | 1.5 kg |
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Wine Name | Boekenhoutskloof Stellenbosch Cabernet |
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Product Code | JW1219RA |
Customs Status | Duty Paid |
Tax Status | Inc Tax |
Winemaker
Kumeu River
Since the 2008 vintage, we have been listing the Brajkovich family`s Kumeu River Chardonnays. Their 30 hectares of vineyards lie just north-west of Auckland, with brothers Milan and Michael Brajkovich MW being the skilled viticulturalist and oenologist team. These are exceptional, pristine wines, which are deservedly highly rated and globally recognised as being benchmark for non-Burgundy produced Chardonnay.