Winery Boekenhoutskloof - The Journeyman

Winery BoekenhoutskloofThe Journeyman

4.6
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the world.
The The Journeyman of Winery Boekenhoutskloof is a red wine from the region of Franschhoek of Western Cape.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
The The Journeyman of the Winery Boekenhoutskloof is in the top 20 of wines of Franschhoek.

Taste structure of the The Journeyman from the Winery Boekenhoutskloof

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the The Journeyman of Winery Boekenhoutskloof in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the The Journeyman of Winery Boekenhoutskloof in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Boekenhoutskloof's The Journeyman.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Tinto cão

- Origin : Most certainly from the north of Portugal, it is a very old grape variety, present for a very long time in the Douro Valley where it is very often associated with other grape varieties to produce the famous Port. It can also be found in the United States (California, etc.), Australia, Spain, Mexico, etc.

Last vintages of this wine

The Journeyman - 2015
In the top 20 of of Franschhoek wines
Average rating: 4.611110.5
The Journeyman - 2007
In the top 20 of of Franschhoek wines
Average rating: 4.811110.5
The Journeyman - 2005
In the top 20 of of Franschhoek wines
Average rating: 4.611110.5

The best vintages of The Journeyman from Winery Boekenhoutskloof are 2007, 2015, 2005

Informations about the Winery Boekenhoutskloof

The winery offers 35 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Franschhoek in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Boekenhoutskloof is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 35 wines for sale in the of Franschhoek to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Western Cape
In the top 350 of of South Africa wines
In the top 25 of of Franschhoek wines
In the top 9000 of red wines
In the top 15000 wines of the world

The wine region of Franschhoek

The wine region of Franschhoek is located in the region of Coastal Region of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Anthonij Rupert or the Domaine Holden Manz produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Franschhoek are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Franschhoek often reveals types of flavors of cream, dried fruit or ash and sometimes also flavors of bell pepper, ripe blackberries or cigar.


The wine region of Western Cape

The Western Cape is home to the vast majority of the South African wine industry, and the country's two most famous wine regions, Stellenbosch and Paarl. The city of Cape Town serves as the epicenter of the Cape Winelands, a mountainous, biologically diverse area in the south-western corner of the African continent. A wide variety of wines are produced here. Wines from the Shiraz and Pinotage">Pinotage grape varieties can be fresh and juicy or Full-bodied and gutsy.

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An overview of Mâcon plus a geographical denomination appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey of this vineyard where the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation are produced. A unique journey to discover this region where the Romanesque churches punctuate the landscape and are the witnesses of the link between the vines and Christiannity. Cluny is the gatekeeper. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vin ...

The word of the wine: Aroma

A pleasant smell that can be primary (or varietal, i.e. characteristic of the grape), secondary (resulting from fermentation) or tertiary (resulting from the aging of the wine in the bottle).

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