Strauss & co - 8 June 2019 (Wine)

27 Boekenhoutskloof The Journeyman 2005 750ml 6 (1 x 6) R12 000 – 14 000 PROVENANCE Producer ITEM NOTES Boekenhoutskloof leaped onto the scene with an iconic, new-wave, Platter 5 Star 1997 Syrah and is now well established as one of the Cape’s top producers. Maverick spirit, Marc Kent continues to be the driving force behind this dynamic property, co-founded by the similarly innovative late Tim Rands. This was the debut release of this Bordeaux blend and it is still full of elegance and poise after nearly 15 years. ‘Gorgeous aromas of freshly brewed Kenya AA coffee, cedar and warm, shaved vanilla lead to a supple, focused beam of red currant, plum sauce, mineral and sanguine notes. Long and very fine-grained, with a lingering hint of mesquite that stretches out the alluring finish. 120 cases made.’ Wine Spectator, 94/100