Boekenhoutskloof Porcupine Ridge
Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Boekenhoutskloof Porcupine Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon (Coastal Region) 2002: Boekenhoutskloof is a boutique winery, and Porcupine Ridge is winemaker Marc Kent's second label. This Cabernet has moderate depth of earthy-red colour. A lovely nose, with mature, earthy blackcurrant fruit, with notes of cigar-box. The palate has good structure, with firm tannins that would carry this wine along in the cellar for a year or two, although it's perfectly drinkable now. Medium bodied with a firm, restrained texture, and correct acidity. An elegant style indeed. Very good. (19/3/04)