Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art and South African Fine Wine

Live Virtual Auction, 26 - 28 July 2020

Wine

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ZAR 21 105
Lot 119
  • Boekenhoutskloof; The Journeyman; 2009; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 18 000 - 21 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 21 105

About this Item

The Journeyman, 2009
6 (1 x 6) 750ml

Boekenhoutskloof was established in 1776 and since it’s modern era makeover in 1993 it has been under the guidance of maverick spirit, Marc Kent. Unafraid to experiment with the unconventional, Marc is the chief winemaker and driving force behind the dynamic farm, co-founded by the similarly innovative late Tim Rands.

  • Arguably one of SA’s rarest wines, The Journeyman is the pinnacle of Marc Kent’s winemaking vision and one of SA’s true cult wines. Made only in exceptional vintages, the 2005 was the first maiden release and sold out in a flash.
  • Usually Cabernet Franc led, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It was named after Marc Kent’s cockney grandfather, who was described as ‘The Journeyman’ on his father’s birth certificate, this wine is a personal expression that celebrates the unique and the individual.
  • ‘Over time, Boekenhoutskloof has established that Cabernet Franc is the cultivar best suited to the terroir of our property in the furthest corner of the beautiful Franschhoek valley, with three top-performing blocks having been planted in 1994 and 1995. The remainder of the grapes comes from a 23-year old Merlot block, also on Boekenhoutskloof’. - Winemaker

Critics Ratings

The nose very left bank Bordeaux. Classic notes of old leather, shoe polish, black liquorice with the brooding and dense fruit core leading to a massive thick charcoal coated tannin structure of huge power and long full impact. Still powerful this is a wine of immense power and intensity.’ – James Pietersen, 94/100

 Wine Mag – 93 points

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