Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

A red wine with distinctive cassis influence with a cedary spine covered with dark cherry, waxy crayon earthiness, graphite and enticing undertones. On the palate it is rich with blackcurrant and firm ripe tannins indicating that this wine has at least a decade of ageing potential.

One of the loveliest old farms on the Western Cape, Boekenhoutskloof lies at the edge of the valley in Franschhoek. The name means 'ravine of the Boekenhout’, a local tree famed for its furniture. Indeed, Boekenhoutskloof’s iconic labels depict some of the handsome antique chairs which can still be seen in the old homestead and represent the seven directors of whom chief winemaker and cellarmaster Marc Kent is one. Although the estate was established in 1776, it was properly restored and its vineyards planted in 1993, with vines now consisting of syrah, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, grenache, semilion and viognier.

Marc Kent, a maverick spirit, has long been a pioneering figure in the South African wine industry; he was the first to put the syrah grape on the map with his now legendary 1997 vintage of Boekenhoutskloof Syrah. Under his quiet but determined deadership, Boekenhoutskloof has since become one of the leading names in South Africa, regularly winning awards for its wines. It has excelled in making not only fine wine but also overseeing the sucess of several well-respected brands, namely Porcupine Ridge and The Wolftrap.