Boekenhoutskloof Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Featuring 14% Cabernet Franc – a higher amount than usual – this Cabernet Sauvignon is ‘nearly’ an estate wine, according to Gottfried Mocke. The more European of Boekenhoutskloof’s two releases, it has tarragon and graphite aromas, fine-grained tannins, red pepper, green herb and blackcurrant flavours and a fresh, acid-driven finish. The 80% new wood is very well integrated. Drink date: 2024-2030. Score – 95. (timatkin.com, South Africa Special Report 2022)