Boekenhoutskloof Syrah

White pepper, violets, a hint of leather — the Boekenhoutskloof Syrah shows why the Franschhoek region is one of the most exciting Syrah addresses in the New World.

Boekenhoutskloof lies in the Franschhoek Valley, nestled between steep mountain slopes at an altitude of around 300 meters. The winery was founded in 1776 and is today primarily known for its single-vineyard Syrahs — wines that stylistically lean more towards the Northern Rhône than towards warm New World fruit.

The nose is dominated by white pepper and violets, complemented by cloves and a subtle leather aroma. On the palate, the wine displays dark berry fruit—blackberry, black cherry—with a spicy note in the background. The tannins are present but well-integrated, and the finish is long and slightly smoky.

• Dishes: Leg of lamb with rosemary, wild boar ragout or aged Manchego cheese
• Temperature: 16–18 °C
• Drinking window: ready to drink now, with potential until 2029