The new 96-point Goldmine 2024 is a seriously impressive addition to the Chocolate Block range. The sheer quality and complexity on offer are far more than its price would suggest. Plus, this maiden release received a Platter’s 5-star rating off the bat!
From notable vineyards in the Swartland, Franschhoek (yes, including La Colline), and the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, the Goldmine is 53% Chenin with Semillon, Chardonnay and a sprinkling of Viognier. It’s ‘superbly judged’, says Christian Eedes, ‘with equal measures of depth and breadth, energy and texture’.
To be among the first to taste this wine, you’re welcome to collect at Wine Cellar in Observatory today, or order in time for delivery before the weekend.
Boekenhoutskloof has been at the helm of SA fine wine for almost two decades. This incredible release further cements Marc Kent and Gottfried Mocke’s position as true industry leaders.
Boekenhoutskloof Goldmine 2024
‘The aromatics are complex: Flowers, hay, herbs, citrus – initially lime and lemon then orange as the wine opens – peach, vanilla, and spice. The palate is beautifully balanced – great fruit expression and snappy but not sharp acidity, the finish long and savoury (alc: 13%). Superbly judged, with equal measures of depth and breadth, energy and texture. Assured and precise.’ – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 96/100
‘Exciting, multidimensional, 53% chenin with chardonnay, semillon & a dab viognier, offers pure lime piquancy, stonefruit & spice on palate concentrated by old-vine chenin & semillon; wholebunch ferment in foudre, concrete ‘egg’ & clay amphora, new oak for chardonnay, all contribute weight, minerality, pithiness & sound, age worthy structure. WO W Cape.’ – Platter’s Guide, 5* (95/100)
