2021 Norval Foundation Benefit Auction
Live Virtual Auction, 9 December 2021
Session 1
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
About this Item
Under Marc Kent’s guidance, Boekenhoutskloof purchased a small piece of land just past Riebeek-Kasteel in the Swartland back in 2009 and placed winemaker Callie Louw in charge. This Swartland site is fast gaining recognition as one of those special places to farm and produce Syrah. Showing complete dedication, Callie Louw and the Boekenhoutskloof team produce one wine from this address. The vineyards, located on extremely dry and schistous mountains, have been in Callie’s care since the get-go and he only produces a single-vineyard Cape Syrah under the Porseleinberg name.
The big, luscious Syrah grape is one of the darlings of the New World wine varietals. Originally from the Rhone Valley, this grape has found its home in dry, hot climates. South African Syrah tends to be heavy in blackberry and plum, with a voluptuous full body and a good dose of tannin. With only 300 magnums produced, none of which have been available for sale to the South African market, this is an incredible acquisition of an exceptional wine. We think a score of 99/100 from Tim Atkin says it all. Super rare in magnum format, these are real collectors items.
Notes
Kindly donated by Porseleinberg.
Provenance
Porseleinberg
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