Boschkloof
Epilogue
Syrah/Shiraz from Stellenbosch, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Boschkloof
Boschkloof was purchased in 1995 and named after the natural ravine or ‘kloof’ on the farm. The land consists of rolling hills and picturesque mountain backdrops. The soil consists mostly of decomposed granite and koffieklip. The original vineyards on the farm consisted mostly of Cape Riesling but Jacques decided to remove it and plant better-suited cultivars like Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Today Boschkloof is most renowned for their Syrah especially the single vineyard bottling called Epilogue. It was the first red wine of South Africa to score 98 points by an internationally acclaimed critic.
Description
Modern Rhone in style, this wine has beautifully perfumed aromatics with hints of white pepper and oak spice. Elegant but intensely flavoured on the mid-palate with chalky tannins. A wine with a coiled-up tension, signifying its youth and ageing ability.
Food Pairing
Syrah is best served with crispy duck and plum sauce of a large selection of fine charcuterie.
