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Auction Wines 2005
Boekenhoutskloof Auction Reserve Syrah 2003 Two selected barrels – one new and one 3rd fill French oak. Natural fermentation followed by 27 months in barrique. From Wellington vineyards. Tasting note: Ripe, spicy aromatic nose, with hints of cloves and pepper. Full and rich palate with good lengthy finish. Winemaker: Marc Kent Price raised per case […]

Auction Wines 2004
Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2001 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Fermented with we372 with regular pump overs / punch downs. 7 day post fermentation maceration followed by malolactic fermentation in cask and 27 month maturation in 100% new French oak barriques. Tasting note: Red currant aromas with cinnamon and rich oaking detail. Full bodied with big structure […]

Auction Wines 2003
Boplaas Auction Reserve Port 2001 50% Touriga National, 30% Tinta Barocca, 20% Souzo – One of the best ports ever made at Boplaas, with 2001 being an exceptional year for port quality in Calitzdorp. Tasting note: Intense, dark black colour, velvety but firm tannins for ageing, not over sweet. Made in the drier Portuguese style. […]

Auction Wines 2002
Boplaas Auction Reserve Port 2000 The alcohol and firm ripe tannins are well integrated with a rich fruitiness. Showing dried fruit, chocolate, black berries and cinnamon on the nose, this wine will age well for 25 years or more. Winemaker: Carel Nel Price raised per case Packaging Analysis Boplaas Bonaparte Red Dessert Wine 1989 Delicate […]