Rhône theme
Timed Online Auction, 30 January - 10 February 2025
Rhône - South Africa
About the SessionOver the past decade South African Rhône-style offerings have witnessed an explosion in popularity, led by the Swartland in the 2010s and subsequently spreading across the Cape.
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After nearly 2 decades at La Motte, Jacques Borman established family-owned Boschkloof in 1996 and built a reputation with these quality, structured, long-lived Stellenbosch reds, most notably Syrah, earning him a membership with the Cape Winemakers Guild. Around the turn of the last decade the arrival of his son Reenen onto the scene (also behind the successful Patatsfontein, Kottabos and Sons of Sugarland) saw the bar being raised even further, with many commentators tipping him as one to watch in terms of next generation Cape winemakers.
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‘Always admirable, getting the mix of complexity, typicity & ripeness seamlessly together. Mainly one clone in 2015, known for its perfume, piquant wild berries & violets. Tannins expertly judged; credentials for cellaring but already inviting.’ - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2018, 4.5* (93/100)
‘Given the quality of the Epilogue Syrah, and the Bormans’ expertise with the variety, it’s no surprise that this well-priced red is so tasty. Meaty, focused and stony, with aromas of wild herbs and ginger spice and a dense, focused finish. 2019-25’ - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2017, 94/100
‘Mid crimson. Slightly sweet notes but lots of fun and with some true Syrah character on the nose. Real grunt and very delicate winemaking leaving an admirably long finish.’ – Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com, 16.5/20 (Oct 2017)
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