Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 (Platter's Guide 5*)

The fifth vintage of the Boekenhoutskloof premium Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2000 was a cooler vintage than the 1998 or 1999; more similar to the 1997 vintage. After ten days post fermentation maceration the wine was pressed and went straight into new French oak barrels. Malolactic occurred naturally in barrel. After 18 months the wine received an egg white fining, was racked and then returned to barrel for a further 9 months. The final blend was racked into tank in July 2002 and bottled in early August 2002. As usual the wine is neither filtered nor cold stabilized.

Platter's Guide 5*

Tasting notes

The Cabernet Sauvignon has a richness of fruit, combined with attractive cedar and cigar box flavours due to the extended oak maturation. There are big ripe tannins which contribute to the overall texture and generous mouth feel. The structure has an austere edge, which suggests that this wine has a long road ahead.