BOEKENHOUTSKLOOF SYRAH

Description

Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 2012 is a concentrated red wine with aromas of blackberries, plums, liquorice and violets on the nose, with notes of cardamom, sweet tobacco and cloves.

The nose shows mulberry, dark plums, blackberry and intense whiffs of liquorice and violets.

The entry is savoury and earthy with the dark berry fruit of the nose following through with notes of black cardamom, sweet tobacco and cloves.

The mid-palate is full-bodied, yet elegant and lithe, with grainy tannins providing good structure and integrated acidity creating exceptional balance. Flavours of cured meat, white pepper and black olives lend classic complexity. Hints of tar, aniseed and espresso linger on a fine, silky finish.

Style Notes :

• Variety: Syrah
• Origin: South Africa
• Locality: Franschhoek Valley