“One of the Cape's greatest whites.” - Tim Atkin MW, 98 points

At the time of writing this, I think we might just have the two finest Semillons in the world in our cellars! Alongside the Old Vines Semillon from Patagonia made by Matias Riccitelli (click here), we now have Boekenhoutskloof’s Semillon 2023, which is a wine that joins the pantheon of great Cape whites, alongside Palladius by Eben Sadie and Chris Alheit’s single vineyard cuvées (Nautical Dawn, Magnetic North, Fire by Night etc.). It’s made from Certified Heritage Vineyards, dating back as far as 1902, and is the sort of grandiose white that can live up to rich and complex dishes, like Lobster Thermidor or Coquilles Saint-Jacques, thanks to its rich texture and its grand medley of flavours ranging from tangerines and lemon meringue to honeysuckle, vanilla and gun smoke. 13% alc. Drink now-2033.

Press review:

Tim Atkin MW: “ "Wow!". That sums up what I feel about the latest vintage of this stunning Semillon from three parcels in Franschhoek, planted in 1902, 1936 and 1942. One of the Cape's greatest whites, made by one of its most talented winemakers in Gottfried Mocke, it has aromas of saffron, lanolin and nutmeg, stylish 70% new wood, a touch of petrichor and aniseed and layers of citrus, lemongrass and gunflint. Drink now-2035.” 98 points