2014 Boekenhoutskloof Syrah
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Bright, dark ruby-red. Wild aromas of blackberry, blueberry, violet and aromatic herbs. Densely packed but at the same time delineated and tactile, with dark berry, spice and violet flavors carrying through a firmly tannic, very long finish. This lovely young Syrah shows real personality and concentration, not to mention energy and lift. But it's still quite youthfully unevolved and worth holding for a few years.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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The 2014 Syrah is the last vintage that contains fruit from Wellington; this is 60% Porseleinberg and 40% Wellington, whereas 2015 will be W.O Swartland. It includes 25% whole bunch fruit and after pressing is transferred into 600-liter and 2,500-liter Stockinger foudres. Now this has an attractive bouquet with raspberry, wilted violet and subtle cassis aromas that unfurl gradually in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, a fine line of acidity, well balanced with good structure towards the finish, a touch of sour lemon right on the aftertaste. Very fine.