{"product_id":"boekenhoutskloof-franschhoek-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"Boekenhoutskloof Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp\u003eFour single hill vineyards in the Franschhoek Valley, aged for 22 months in French barriques – the Cabernet Sauvignon from Boekenhoutskloof shows what South Africa\u0026#39;s oldest wine valley can do when vineyard selection and patience come together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Boekenhoutskloof lies in the hinterland of Franschhoek, one of the coolest climatic areas of the Western Cape. The mountainous slopes produce slowly ripening grapes with natural freshness – unusual for South African Cabernet Sauvignon, which otherwise often tends towards warmth and richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, a dark ruby ​​red. On the nose, ripe blackberry and cassis, underpinned by lavender, thyme, and a subtle garrigue spice – as if southern France were speaking through South African soil. On the palate, precise and taut: fine-grained, powdery tannins, a clean fruit structure, and a long, herbaceous finish without heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eFood pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e Leg of lamb with rosemary, beef fillet, mature Manchego cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 16–18 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/b\u003e now until 2030\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Boekenhoutskloof","offers":[{"title":"2021","offer_id":52985052528976,"sku":"VJ0259-2021","price":41.17,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_boekenhoutskloof_franschhoek_cabernet_sauvignon.webp?v=1771237667","url":"https:\/\/www.vinoscout.de\/en\/products\/boekenhoutskloof-franschhoek-cabernet-sauvignon","provider":"Vinoscout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}