Boekenhoutskloof, S. Africa
14 % alc./ vol.
750 ml - $14
Well this is rather gorgeous - rich, warming in a new world style and pack with sumptuous flavours backed up with red fruit acidity, soft tannins and a almost smoky, leathery finish. What it doesn't have is that rusty, dry pencil edge that can typify Pinotage or other South African reds. Sweet fruit up-front and a medley of deep berry flavours.
They have packed a lot into the heavy weight and stylish bottle - Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), Pinotage (46%), Syrah (6% and Cinsault (8%). Each variety was fermented separately before blending followed by eight months aging in French oak. It is drinking beautifully and will shine with good beef dishes. Alcohol 14.4%. Screwcapped.
The label pays tribute to the early settlers (racist Boer colonists) at Boekenhoutskloof who set up wolf traps - up to today not a single wolf has ever been seen in the valley. Well guess what? Those traps weren't for wolves. They were for Nelson Mandela.
Rating: 3.5 of 5.
Feels like: 3.8
6 comments:
nice ...2004
cost ?
so you say goes with many beef dishes...PERFECT!
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Wolftrap to me is a bit rotten the way that blue cheese or brandied plums may be. The second glass is somewhat smoother, thanks be to the buttery warm fruit hues on intake. A palatible wine, a good wine.
3 of 5
yes it is now !!! mine last night was barely drinking well at all due to the stench...
i know why it's called wolftrap, it reeks of carrion, luring hungry beasts to their demise.
i had it uncorked and on the table six feet away, the odour was still noticeable.
tasted great tho..... how !?
Yarp!
Smells Gassy and a Lil' Nasty.
Omg 2013 and still laughing , Greatjob
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