Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 2015

The 2015 Syrah (100% Syrah) comes from the Porseleinberg and Goldmine Vineyards and is partially destemmed and aged 18 months in 500- and 600-liter barrels. It offers a beautiful bouquet of blueberries, violets, crushed rocks and pepper to go with a medium to full-bodied, voluptuous, yet elegant style on the palate. With sweet tannin, beautiful purity of fruit, and a great finish, it's another sensational Syrah from winemaker Marc Kent. It's certainly not far behind the more expensive Porseleinberg Syrah, has incredible character, and will drink nicely for at least a decade. Drink Date: 2018-2028. Score - 94. (Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com, March 20, 2018)