Boekenhoutskloof, Syrah other_regions_australia The 2004 Blanc des Millenaires

The 2004 Blanc des Millenaires offers a striking combination of freshness and the complexity that develops in bottle

with complicating honey and mineral qualities

This too needs to add depth but there underlying material appears to be up to the task

well-watered August

Boekenhoutskloof, Syrah other_regions_australia The 2004 Blanc des MillenairesAll own vines since 2015. 80% from the top of Porseleinberg, 20% from Goldmine. 40% whole bunches. Floral overtones with gentle garrigue notes, bacon fat and smoky, black, berry fruits. Subtle chocolate notes from oak. Fairly full bodied, but with brisk acidity that enlivens the palate. Powdery tannins give structure. Terrific, elegant, white pepper laced finish. (TJ)