Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon Franschhoek 2022 vs Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2024
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2024 currently starts £0.03 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £46.99 | £46.96 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Boekenhoutskloof | Felton Road |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon | Pinot Noir |
| Region | — | Central Otago |
| Country | — | New Zealand |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon Franschhoek 2022
Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon from Franschhoek is an exceptional example of South African Cabernet Sauvignon, showcasing the estate’s meticulous approach to vineyard management and winemaking. The grapes are grown on the region’s well-drained, decomposed granite and shale soils, which provide a mineral backbone and excellent drainage, producing grapes with concentrated flavours and refined tannins. The vineyard’s elevation and cool Franschhoek breezes contribute to slow, even ripening, preserving the wine’s natural acidity and aromatic complexity. Meet the producer Boekenhoutskloof is a pioneering winery in the Franschhoek Valley, known for combining traditional South African winemaking with careful innovation. The estate is celebrated for producing terroir-driven wines that balance power with finesse, offering both immediate appeal and the potential for long-term cellaring. Production Grapes are hand-harvested at optimal phenolic ripeness to ensure maximum flavour development. A thorough sorting process guarantees that only the finest berries are used, minimising any vegetal or unripe notes. Fermentation takes place in small, temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with gentle extraction techniques to achieve a balance between structure and elegance. Extended post-fermentation maceration enhances the wine’s depth and mouthfeel. The wine is matured for 18 months in French oak barrels, of which a significant proportion is new or first-fill, to integrate the oak seamlessly and enhance the wine’s complexity without overwhelming the fruit character. Tasting notes The wine exhibits a deep ruby core with garnet hues at the rim. The bouquet is rich and layered, with intense aromas of blackcurrant, ripe black cherry, and cassis, complemented by notes of cedar, graphite, tobacco, and subtle spices. On the palate, it is full-bodied and structured, offering silky, well-integrated tannins and a lively acidity that balances the richness of the fruit. Flavours of dark
Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2024
' Commencing with meticulous site selection and vineyard design in 1991, Felton Road's story is one of refusal to compromise. A strict 100% estate policy with fully organic and biodynamic viticulture (BioGro and Demeter certified) ensures that their fruit arrives at the winery as pure as it can be, while the entire estate comes as close to true sustainability as is possible. A commitment to hands off winemaking: gravity flow, wild yeasts, wild malo, an avoidance of fining and filtration all help preserve the wine's expression of its terroir. The result is Riesling, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir which accurately express the authenticity and complexity of their unique vineyards. Felton Road is firmly established as one of the leading producers of Pinot Noir in the world and one of the most sustainable too. '
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