| Rating | 94 2020 Top 50 |
| Style | White |
| Variety | Sémillon |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Appellation |
Franschhoek Valley Coastal Region Western Cape South Africa |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Price | $44.00 |
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| Review Updated | 2020-11-23 |
Perfect For
Drinking Outside the Lines, Holiday Meals, Treat Yo'self
Drink If You Like
Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc , Sémillon
Boekenhoutskloof Semillon 2016 Review
This wine is a gem. It has a salty sweet depth that really quenches your thirst. The fruit is very well balanced. It smells like honey and roasted almonds. This grape is not widely known as an age-worthy wine, but this bottle is proving that it’s possible. This would be an excellent wine for Thanksgiving dinner, or a roast chicken salad with goat cheese, walnuts, and a generous crack of the black pepper mill.
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