Boekenhoutskloof Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

The Boekenhoutskloof Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon was sourced from four individual parcels adjacent to one another on a south-westerly aspect of  Franschhoek valley, where the soil is predominantly sandy loam over granitic bedrock. 2016 was a great vintage in all respects, although it was preceded by their wildest growing season to date, with extreme heat and drought conditions to be contended with. Harvest commenced two weeks earlier than usual and the Cabernets came in showing healthy fruit and a very high skin to pulp ratio, resulting in wines with exceptional tannins and big, bold phenolic structures, yet still offering wonderful natural acidity. For this unique vintage, Boekenhoutskloof opted to blend in 6% Cabernet Franc from their old vineyard on the farm, contributing subtle fragrance and finesse to the dark fruit spectrum.