Boekenhoutskloof Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

The legendary Boekenhoutskloof was instrumental in making the region of Franschhoek what it is today. Always forward-thinking, they’re now also looking upwards, and have started picking up parcels of vines from further afield, some up mountains.The latest addition to the range is this Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon (with just a dash of Cabernet Franc), hailing from the slopes of the Helderberg mountain range. Quite different from Boekenhoutskloof’s Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon, this is herbier, more mineral and more graphite-y. The bright cherry, plum and blackberry fruit is laced with Provençal herbs, fresh sage, pencil shavings, woodsmoke, tobacco and incense. Serve this sleek and sophisticated wine alongside slow-cooked comfort food, Mexican dishes or roast lamb, and revel in a winery that’s maturing with grace.