2012 Boekenhoutskloof Noble Late Harvest

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Score 91/100 · Drink 2015-2020, Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, Nov 2015

The 2012 Noble Late Harvest Semillon carries 137 grams per liter residual sugar. It has a very pure and refined bouquet with touches of dried honey, creme caramel and almond that is very delineated. The palate is smooth and sensual on the entry, nicely balanced with requisite acidity, hints of toffee apple and quince developing towards the almost Sauternes-like finish. This is very well crafted.

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90
90/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

91
91/100

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate

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90 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 90/100 · Drink 2015-2023, Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Jun 2015

(100% Semillon; from fruit harvested with a high percentage of botrytis; aged for 13 months in new barriques ): Deep green-tinged gold. Honeyed aromas of apricot, dried herbs, straw and resin. Silky and slightly viscous, showing good definition to its peach, apricot, vanilla and spice flavors. A middle-of-the-road style of dessert wine with lovely sweetness and pliancy; not particularly thick or glyceral but very easy to drink. Finishes suave and long. This is carrying 137 g/l r.s. and just under 11% alcohol.

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Boekenhoutskloof
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Grape Blend

Semillon

Colour

White

Taste

Sweet

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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