Single-Owner Private Collection of Fine Wines from South Africa, Bordeaux, Rhône Valley, Italy, Spain and more….
Timed Online Auction, 27 June - 15 July 2024
South Africa - Reds
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About this Item
Under Marc Kent’s guidance, Boekenhoutskloof purchased a small piece of land just past Riebeek-Kasteel in the Swartland back in 2009 and placed winemaker Callie Louw in charge. This Swartland site is fast gaining recognition as one of those special places to farm and produce Syrah. Showing complete dedication, Callie Louw and the Boekenhoutskloof team produce one wine from this address. The vineyards, located on extremely dry and schistous mountains, have been in Callie’s care since the get-go and he only produces a single-vineyard Cape Syrah under the Porseleinberg name.
The 2018 vintage was one of winemaker, Callie Louw’s career highs. This is the magnum of the 2018 vintage that achieved a perfect 100 point score from Tim Atkin in his 2020 wine report on South Africa. One of only 4 wines ever to have achieved this. Produced in the Swartland region of South Africa which specializes in making rich, fruit-driven wines, this vintage is exceptional in every way. Filled with ripe, rich fruit and a plethora of spices.
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Critics Ratings
'Flattering, mulberry nose. Salty and sweet and very juicy. Lots of fruit, and tannin only on the end. Tannin and liquorice on the finish. Very polished. Clean and fresh. Long.' - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17.5/20 (Sep 2023)
'Beginning with a dark ruby core with magenta highlights, the 2018 Syrah open to a bright, lifted fruit array with intense aromatics of black cherry, dark plum and black raspberry before making way to a beautiful spice rack of black peppercorn, dried herbs and freeze-dried strawberry with a mineral essence. Medium to full-bodied, the wine continues to somersault in the mouth, offering a delightful array of dusty roses, lavender and lilac, black peppercorn and potpourri. Juicy acidity and high toned, red fruit flavors express in waves with a kiss of iodine and umami with a delightful mineral tension. The wine finishes with elements of graphite and black raspberry that sway with a taught, dusty essence, long, lingering spice notes and firm, buttressing tannins.' - Anthony Mueller, Wine Advocate, 95/100 (May 2021)
'Though savory at first, with an herbal overtone of bay leaf and dried lavender and a dark, tangy iron note layered deep, this full-bodied red is nonetheless richly fruit-forward, with a range of blackberry preserves, roasted fig and crème de cassis. Expands on the fresh, focused palate, returning on the chalky finish to the fragrant floral and spice notes. Best from 2023 through 2033.' - Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator, 94/100 (Jul 2021)
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