Dear *|FNAME|*,

'Power & precision combine in stellar 2019,' comments Platter's Guide on the Boekenhoutskloof 2019 Stellenbosch 'Cabernet Sauvignon of the Year'. This statement applies to the triumphant release of all Boekenhoutskloof's 2019s!

Tim Atkin MW says how the Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 'launched the modern Syrah revolution in South Africa', enthusing how the 2019 is 'indecently perfumed and alluring'. Made from 100% Swartland fruit, it's lovely and dense with 60% whole-bunch adding some savoury freshness.

The two Cabernet Sauvignons are most impressive. The double 95-point (TA and PG) 2019 Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon is elegant and fresh, with seductive aromatics, in contrast to the depth and power of the incredible 2019 Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon.

The release is rounded out by the 2019 Boekenhoutskloof Sémillon, which is produced from three old-vine certified Franschhoek vineyards. The oldest is now 120 years old! Like all the wines above, the oak has been dialled back, leading to a taut carriage and concentrated, crystalline fruit.

This world-class set offers great value as local wines increasingly penetrate the global fine wine market. With these releases, Boekenhoutskloof have leapt to a new level of excellence.

Established in 1994 and driven by the visionary Marc Kent, Boekenhoutskloof can be regarded as the starting point for SA's modern-day wine movement. In 1997, they produced the now-legendary Boekenhoutskloof Syrah, and Marc was a founding member of the Swartland Revolution – among many other achievements. The latest of which, is his investment in a new, state-of-the-art cellar – empowering his team and re-asserting Boekenhoutskloof as one of the best producers in SA.

Importantly, this is also the first post-drought vintage and only the second to be made in the new cellar. Now settled in his role, winemaker Gottfried Mocke continues to refine his craft and produce better wines, all the while celebrating the DNA of Boekenhoutskloof.

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Tasting notes

Boekenhoutskloof, Syrah 2019

'The wine that launched the modern Syrah revolution in South Africa, even if it's sourced from two sites in the Swartland these days, rather than Somerset West. Almost indecently perfumed and alluring, this is a very immediate wine that will also reward cellaring. Sweet spices, red berry fruit, fine, savoury tannins and just a hint of oak with energetic acidity. 2023-31.' – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2021, 97/100

Boekenhoutskloof, Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

'The Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon contains 10% Cabernet Franc and comes from four sites in the valley. Picked a week before the Stellenbosch bottling, it's fresher, gentler and lighter in style, with flflfloral top notes, chocolatey oak, granular tannins and a spicy, herbal, lifted fififinish. 2023-31.' – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2021, 95/100

Boekenhoutskloof, Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

'Power & precision combine in stellar 2019. Ripe black cherry fruit with lifted perfume notes (dab cab franc, as Franschhoek sibling), fine integrated tannins & fresh, lithe appeal. 75% new French oak adds to muscular richness completing very fine wine. 5 parcels in Helderberg, Polkadraai & Faure.' – Platter's Guide, 5* (97/100)

Boekenhoutskloof, Sémillon 2019

'This world-class Semillon combines fruit from three sites in Franschhoek, planted in 1902, 1936 and 1942. Three per cent Muscat adds a touch of orange marmalade to the leesy, flinty, lanolin and struck match palate. Less oaky than in the past and all the better for it. Long and complex. 2022-29.' – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report, 96/100

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