South Africa: New releases

2018 Syrah, Boekenhoutskloof, Swartland Dry | Red | Still | 14%

The first wine that put this estate on the map was the 1997 Syrah, and even today the estate Syrah remains a South African benchmark. Since 2016 it’s been entirely Swartland fruit, benefitting from the minerality of the Porseleinberg, and the rounded fruit from the brown schist of Goldmine. Gottfried has also tweaked the vinification for this, focussing more on larger oak, and a purer expression of Syrah.

Ready: 2022 - 2033

2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Boekenhoutskloof, Franschhoek Dry | Red | Still | 14.5%

The Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon comes from four different sites, including some coming on stream from the estate itself. It’s a wonderfully exuberant yet pure expression of Cabernet, that’s one of the Cape’s finest. A little Cabernet Franc makes it into the blend, too, which gives a touch of floral character.

Ready: 2022 - 2034