{"product_id":"2016-boekenhootskloof-syrah-south-africa-april-club","title":"2016 Boekenhoutskloof Syrah, Swartland, South Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003eA library release legend from South Africa’s most electric wine region.  Brooding, savage, and magnificent. This is Swartland Syrah at its most uncompromising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Made It:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoekenhoutskloof was founded in 1776 and is led today by Marc Kent, one of the most influential figures in modern South African wine. Under his stewardship, the estate has become synonymous with terroir-driven, globally competitive wines that emphasize balance over excess. Kent has been instrumental in elevating Swartland fruit and championing Syrah as South Africa’s most expressive red variety, helping redefine international perceptions of Cape wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow It's Made:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Syrah is hand-harvested and fermented with native yeasts, with a meaningful portion of whole clusters included to enhance aromatic complexity and structure.  Fermentation takes place primarily in concrete, followed by an extended élevage of roughly 18 months in large Austrian oak foudres and demi-muids. The use of large-format oak minimizes overt wood influence, allowing spice, savory notes, and site expression to remain at the forefront.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat It Tastes Like:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep, inky purple in the glass, this aged Syrah opens with a heady perfume of dark berries, violets, black olive, and scorched earth — unmistakably Swartland. The palate is  full-bodied and generous, layered with blackberry, plum, and meaty, savory notes,\u003cbr\u003eframed by firm yet fine-grained tannins and a beam of racy acidity. Hints of black pepper, allspice, and wet stone linger on the long, polished finish. A wine built to age and\u003cbr\u003edrinking magnificently right now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44979446218806,"sku":"SOMM2604CL-BOE16SYR-750","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2014BoehkenhootskloofSyrah_1_3.png?v=1789074794","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/2016-boekenhootskloof-syrah-south-africa-april-club","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}