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Score 94/100 · Drink 2026-2038, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, Feb 2026

The Boekenhoutskloof 2023 Swartland Syrah is made with a considerable proportion of whole-cluster fruit, adding depth, aromatic complexity and extra richness to the wine’s naturally supple texture. It shows a distinctly Mediterranean sense of density and volume, with aromas of blackberry layered with spice and cracked white pepper. Sourced from Swartland, where dry-farmed bush vines grow on iron-rich granite and shale under warm days and cooling evening breezes, the wine finishes with firm tannic grip that frames its generous core.

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93
93/100

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92
92/100

Neal Martin

94
94/100

Monica Larner, Wine Advocate

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92 points
Neal Martin
Score 92/100 · Drink 2026-2041, Neal Martin, Aug 2025

The 2023 Syrah comes from Swartland as usual, 60% whole bunch and aged for 18 months, 90% in Stockinger foudres and the rest in demi-muids. This has a perfumed nose with blueberry and black cherry scents, touches of pressed violet and peony emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins. Lovely balance, a tad more savoury than previous vintages with a ferrous/dried blood finish that lingers in the mouth. Very fine.

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Boekenhoutskloof
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Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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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