{"product_id":"2023-boekenhoutskloof-syrah-case-deal","title":"2023 Boekenhoutskloof Syrah Case Deal (6x75cl)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Tim Atkin MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGottfried Mocke makes this complex, layered Syrah with grapes from Porseleinberg and\u003cbr\u003ea 10% contribution from the Goldmine property, both in the Swartland. Fermented with\u003cbr\u003e60% whole bunches and aged in foudres and 600-litre barrels, it's an intensely perfumed\u003cbr\u003estyle, with engaging violet, rose petal and fynbos top notes, savoury tannins and layers of\u003cbr\u003eblackberry, liquorice and oolong tea. 2028-38\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e19\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/20 Matthew Jukes.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a massive 90% Porseleinberg portion in this 2023, with Goldmine making up a paltry 10%!  I asked Marc why, and he answered with typical nonchalance.  “It just worked well on the tasting bench!”  While this source of fruit is most famous for making the Porseleinberg-labelled wine, the fruit used is typically firmer and more challenging.  The fruit used for this wine is a little riper and more pliable, resulting in an irresistibly floral, more succulent initial burst of flavour.  However, this open stance soon evaporates, and after the generous welcome, the predictable ‘crunch’ arrives, and the fruit slims down, gathers tension and gravitas.  The finish alone marks this as one of the most fascinating and complex releases in years.  If you are a lifelong fan, you ought to apply.  If you are new to Boek-world, then perhaps pick another vintage!  I say this because this is a super-intricate wine that requires prior knowledge, a degree of nerdiness, and, at the very least, membership in the Seven Chairs Club. 19\/20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vineking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43283328761930,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/BoekSyrah.png?v=1770311455","url":"https:\/\/thevineking.com\/products\/2023-boekenhoutskloof-syrah-case-deal","provider":"The Vineking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}