Boekenhoutskloof, Syrah other_regions_australia intense and beautifully stony medium

intense and beautifully stony medium weight flavors exhibit focused power on the long and chiseled finish where the wood telegraphed by the nose reemerges

The 2004 Blanc des Millenaires offers a striking combination of freshness and the complexity that develops in bottle

This too needs to add depth but there underlying material appears to be up to the task

with complicating honey and mineral qualities

this finished with moderate bang and pop a couple of hours later

Boekenhoutskloof, Syrah other_regions_australia intense and beautifully stony mediumAll own vines since 2015. 80% from the top of Porseleinberg, 20% from Goldmine. 40% whole bunches. Floral overtones with gentle garrigue notes, bacon fat and smoky, black, berry fruits. Subtle chocolate notes from oak. Fairly full bodied, but with brisk acidity that enlivens the palate. Powdery tannins give structure. Terrific, elegant, white pepper laced finish. (TJ)