Boekenhoutskloof Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 Bottle size: 750ml

‘Sheer heaven, this is a gorgeous slice of Saville Row couture with refreshing herbal hints shot through the fabric of this svelte, perfectly tailored cassis-soaked wine. Expressive and crisply acidic, I, for one, will be attacking this wine indecently early in its life to wallow in its pristine geometry and crystalline forest fruit freshness. But there is no hurry. Knowing full well how these wines can age, you can relax for a decade should you so choose.’ - Matthew Jukes, matthewjukes.com, 19+/20

‘The only red in the Boekenhoutskloof portfolio that uses grapes from Franschhoek - the farm and a second site that also supplies the winery's Semillon - this is always a comparatively forward, ripe, caressing style of Cabernet Sauvignon, blended with 14% Cabernet Franc for extra perfume. Paprika, cassis and green pepper flavours are framed by 95% new French oak. 2025-32’ – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2024, 95/100

‘From home farm (30%) & long-term partner vineyard, gets leafy note from 14% cab franc, adding to its streamlined elegance. Lovely violet floral lift to cassis, damson & mulberry fruit, firm tannin grounding for decade ageing, support from 22 months in barrique, 95% new. Like Stellenbosch sibling, destem & spontaneous ferment in concrete tank.’ - Platter’s Guide, 4* (93/100)