Boekenhoutskloof
Syrah 2016
South African Wines
About the SessionThe South African session brings together a selection of the Cape’s most historic and celebrated wines, spanning decades of winemaking heritage. From Kanonkop, Meerlust and Rustenberg to Klein Constantia and Thelema, the collection showcases landmark Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux-style blends and the iconic Vin de Constance, offering collectors a rare opportunity to explore some of South Africa’s most enduring and influential wines across multiple vintages.
LOT 9
Boekenhoutskloof
Syrah 2016
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Single-Owner Private Collection
Critics Ratings
"Amazingly sweet and luscious, still. Cherry jam, a sip of black tea. Roses, a sip of espresso. Mature but not remotely faded. In a happy place right now, although I wouldn't urge anyone to drink it up. Makes me start thinking about home-made lamb burgers." - Tamlyn Currin, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Jul 2026)
"The 2016 Syrah was another that showed minor reduction. Blackberry, liquorice, melted tar and a touch of wild mint are well defined on the nose, which gains clarity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins and gentle grip, off-dry in style with a slightly meaty, medicinal finish. This is probably at its peak but will cruise there for some time. Very fine. Tasted blind at the South Africa Ten Years On tasting in London." - Neal Martin, Vinous, 92/100 (May 2026)
"The 2016 Swartland Syrah is unmistakable with a dark purple core and black pepper on the nose with mineral-driven, black-fruited concentration and a soft, smoky presence. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and purely Syrah with some oak influences and soft minerality on the back end, followed by a clean, precise and long finish. Produced with natural, spontaneous fermentation, with 30% whole clusters added. 29,800 bottles were made." - Anthony Mueller, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 90/100 (Oct 2019)
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