Rhône Theme

Timed Online Auction, 13 - 20 February 2023

Rhône Theme
About the Session

The first sale of the 2023 Strauss & Co Fine Wine Auction calendar is an exciting Rhône valley and Rhône-style offering.


Sold for

ZAR 8 794
Lot 8
  • Boschkloof; Epilogue Syrah; 2016; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 8 794
Delivery
Delivery within South Africa included
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Condition Report
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About this Item

2016 Epilogue Syrah
6 (1 x 6) 750ml

Provenance

Wine Cellar Private Client

Critics Ratings

"I'm making this for Syrah fanatics", says Reenen Borman. Lucky them is all I can say, because this is another stunning release from a brilliant young winemaker. Intense, granitic and spicy, with lovely lavender and garrigue aromas, layers of dark, inky fruit, stylish oak and amazing length. What more do you want from a Syrah? 2020-30.' - Tim Atkin SA Special Report 2018, 98/100

'Single-vineyard Shiraz, like 2015 (90 pts). More expressive and fascinating than the Syrah. A floral note (lilies) is part of the dark fruit complexity and finesse of 2016, lifted by 25% bunch ferment, supported by judicious oaking (20% new). Firmly built. Long-lingering dry finish.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2019, 4.5* (94/100)

'The 2016 Epilogue, the flagship label from Boschkloof. It has am irresistible bouquet of white pepper and garrigue scents. The palate is medium-bodied, with supple tannin, garrigue infused red fruit and touches of brown spice and black olive toward the long, sustained and approachable finish. Excellent. ' -Neal Martin, Vinous, 92/100 (Aug 2018)

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