Boschkloof - Epilogue Syrah 2018 (750ml)
Price: $99.99
Sale Price: $84.99
Producer | Boschkloof |
Country | South Africa |
Region | Stellenbosch |
Varietal | Syrah |
Vintage | 2018 |
Size | 750ml |
Tim Atkin: 98 Points
The only thing wrong with this wine is that, at 2000 bottles, there is very little of it. Expressing just how good this site is in 'less perfect vintages", it's a Stellenbosch-meets-Hermitage style from Reenen Borman with effortless concentration and focus, aromas of lavender, thyme and black olive, subtle 20% new wood and dense, succulent black fruit. 2023-30.
Decanter: 95 Points
A truly beautiful Syrah: gorgeously perfumed wild herbs, flowers and vibrant red fruit purity helped by third of the fruit being fermented whole bunch. There's more of the same on the slinky, sappy palate, along with pepper, baking spices and a darker plum core. Part of the wine aged for 13 months in barrel, 30% new, while part matured in concrete tanks, giving a delicious energy and grip to the tannins. (Drink between 2021-2050)
Vinous: 94 Points
The 2018 Epilogue Syrah, which is 30% whole bunch fermented and matured for 13 months in 20% new 400-litre oak barrels, has an outstanding, very well defined bouquet with pure black cherries, boysenberry, iodine and violet aromas that are very expressive. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a little gamey in style, touches of fennel and white pepper, leading to a caressing, velvety finish very classy. (Drink between 2022-2036)
Wine Enthusiast: 92 Points
A strong, pronounced mentholated aroma of pressed fynbos and rooibos lead the nose of this herbal red. It's spicy and herby from start to finish, with oodles of mulled spice tones atop the red cherry, berry and plum fruit tones. Additional tones of olive tapenade and light game lend additional depth and interest. The palate is light and smooth upon entry, with spicy, surprisingly framing tannins that unfold through the finish and lend some lingering texture to the close.
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