2016 Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon
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Comprised of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Cabernet Franc, the 2016 Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon is richer and fuller than the cooler Cabernet bottling from Franschhoek. The wine has a blackberry nose with complex nuances of black tea, worn leather and dark chocolate. The wine is full-bodied on the palate, with integrated oak expressions and rocky minerality, ending with a long finish. The warmth of Stellenbosch is clear and evident on the palate. 40,000 bottles produced.
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Neal Martin
Anthony Mueller, Wine Advocate
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The 2016 Boekenhoutskloof Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the Helderberg region and was matured in 60% new oak, the rest second-fill, for 18 months. It has a smoky, quite meaty bouquet, and the Cabernet Franc (8% of the blend) imparts a light bell pepper aroma. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin and a little chewy in the mouth, offering blackberry and cedar, then midway more red fruit than I anticipated, and a smooth finish. Drink over the next four to six years.