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Boekenhoutskloof Porcupine Ridge Syrah 2020

Original price was: $26.34.Current price is: $23.71.

The nose is enticing and complex, offering an abundance of dark plums, violets, cured meat and black olives. The dark berry fruit of the nose follows through onto the palate with notes of pepper and allspice. The wine is elegant yet juicy, with grippy tannins and ample acidity to create exceptional balance and structure. The violets of the nose linger on the finish with classic hints of white pepper.

Country	South Africa
Size	750ml
Varietal	Shiraz
Vintage	2020
Producer	Boekenhoutskloof

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Named after the original property established in 1776, the vineyard at Boekenhoutskloof were established in 1993 in the Franschhoek Valley and planted to Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Semillon and Viognier. Mark Kent is the winemaker and driving force behind the estate creating a range of well-crafted wines under different labels such as Boekenhoutskloof, The Wolftrap, Porcupine Ridge, The Chocolate Block. Boekenhoutskloof is rated as South Africas's #1 producer by Robert Parker and has recently picked up the 2012 Winery of the Year in the prestigious Platters South Africa Wine Guide. One of the countries finest and most innovative producers.

Shiraz, also known as Syrah, is a red wine grape variety that is grown in many regions around the world. The grape is known for producing wines with rich, full-bodied, and intense flavors. The wine typically has flavors of dark fruit, such as blackberry and plum, as well as notes of pepper, licorice, and smoke. In warm climates, Shiraz wines can also have a jammy character with high alcohol content.

The wine style can vary depending on where the grape is grown, for example, in Australia, Shiraz wines are typically full-bodied and high in alcohol, with ripe fruit flavors and a relatively high level of oak influence. In the Northern Rhône region of France, the wines tend to be more elegant, with a focus on the grape's natural pepper and meaty notes, and less oak influence. Shiraz pairs well with a variety of hearty and flavorful dishes, especially rich meats such as beef, lamb, and game.