Boschkloof is a family owned wine farm and private wine cellar. It is managed by Dr Reenen Furter, previously a radiologist by profession, his wife Dalene, and son-in-law, part owner and wine-maker, Jacques Borman.
With over 23 years of experience, Jacques has the reputation of creating ever bigger and more complex wines - winner of numerous Gold Veritas awards and Gold medals at Vinexpo. Jacques philosophy is that wine must be made as naturally as possible, away from over-fining and over-interference. His wine has a South African character, but classical forms of vinification will always be his benchmark.
It was decided at the outset that a limited quantity of high quality or specialized wines would be produced and that the principal goal would be to ensure that each wine released would rank among the very best in its category.
The farm is 25 hectares in extent and situated in the district of Stellenbosch in one of South Africa's prime red wine producing regions. The topography of the land consists of rolling hills with the Stellenbosch mountains as a backdrop. Table Mountain and False Bay can be seen from high points on the farm.
While the daytime temperatures in summer are fairly high, the cool ocean breeze causes a drop in temperature and cool nights. This ensures full, crisp and healthy fruit.
The Mediterranean climate and heavy lime-rich soil with average low vine vigour, create an ideal situation for the production of quality grapes and wine. All vines are trellised and drip irrigated.
BOSCHKLOOF 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
Alc : 14.5
Vineyard 30 years old. Grapes harvested at 24.5/ 25.0 Balling.
Yield 4 tons per hectare. Natural fermentation at 26 – 28 C.
After alcoholic fermentation grapes were left on skins for 28 days
Matured in 225L French-oak barrels for 19 months
Bottled on the farm.
TASTING
A classic Cabernet with ripe blackberry richness.
Dense dark ruby red / black colour with ripe cassis and toasty oak on nose.
Chocolate and black-current fruit flavours mingle with spicy aroma.
Full flavoured palate and firm structure. Supple, yet complex, well integrated.
Generous long finish, classically dry.
Great potential for ageing and further development for the next 6 years.
This is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc
PRICE
£132.00 per case of 12 inc. VAT
BOSCHKLOOF 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot
Alc: 14.5
This is a blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon and 39 % Merlot.
Grapes harvested by hand at 25B.
Fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature of 25 – 26 C.
Natural fermentation – no yeast were added. After alcoholic fermentation left on skins for 20 days.
Matured in 225L French oak barrels for 17 months
Certified and bottled on the farm.
TASTING
A full-bodied, oak matured red wine with intense deep ruby black colour.
Ripe spicy nose, coffee,choclate, ripe plum and complex toasty oak bouquet.
A big consentrated middle palate with long after-taste of fruit, blackberries and
undertones of vanilla, mocha and spice.
Good to drink now, but will continue to improve for the mext 5 to 8 years.
PRICE
£132.00 per case of 12 inc. VAT
BOSCHKLOOF CONCLUSION 2005
Alc : 15.0
Grapes were specially selected and harvested by hand.
Vineyard yield was very low at 4-6 Tons / ha.
To achieve a more intense concentration, 30% of the juice was bled off before natural fermentation in open 500L barrels.
During this process skins were punched down 4-6 times per day.
After completion of alcoholic fermentation, further skin contact was allowed for an average
of 30 days.
Matured in new 225L French oak barrels for 25 months.
TASTING
Boschkloof Conclusion is a true expression of good grape quality, area and terroir.
The wine was made as natural as possible.
On the nose the aromas are chocolate, vanilla and some lovely cigar box flavours.
The wine is highly concentrated with a big but elegant mid-palate.
It has a long finish and great potential for ageing.
The blend consists of:
Cabernet Sauvignon 59%, Merlot 18%, Cabernet Franc 14%,
Petit Verdot 5%, Shiraz 4%
PRICE
£192.00 per case of 12 inc. VAT
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