Boekenhoutskloof, Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Made from selected parcels of Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards planted on north-west facing slopes of the Helderberg mountain and a south-east facing slope of Vlottenburg. These pockets of excellent Cabernet Sauvignon grow on a combination of deep decomposed granite soils with Table Mountain sandstone and “koffieklip”. The mild maritime influence from the cool False Bay coast and granitic soils are evident in this wine’s hallmark minerality and classic, graphite-like profile.

The winter of 2021 proved ideal due to high rainfall, which helped replenish water reserves for the growing season. This
was particularly beneficial for our dryland Cabernet Sauvignon sites. While the season saw vigorous canopy growth, the
wind during flowering resulted in lower yields compared to previous years. In January, heat waves with temperatures
exceeding 35°C contributed to a generally small crop and smaller berry size. Despite these challenges, the 2022 vintage
Cabernet Sauvignon displayed excellent analysis, leading to a healthy fermentation.

This vintage was vinified entirely at Boekenhoutskloof in tulip-shaped concrete tanks with elevage on our OXOline
system. The vinification and elevage processes significantly impact the style, resulting in a more refined claret-like
structure with dark fruits and graphite.

• Alcohol: 14.5%vol
• RS: 2.52g/l
• TA: 5.47g/l
• pH: 3.74
• W.O. Stellenbosch