2015 Boekenhoutskloof Semillon, Franschhoek Valley, South AfricaABOUT THIS WINE The Boekenhoutskloof Smillon has been predominantly sourced from one of the oldest vineyards in South Africa, planted in 1902 on alluvial soils with a high loam content. Grapes are further sourced from two other low yielding parcels also grown within the Franschhoek Valley and planted in 1936 and 1942 on original rootstock and traditional bush vines. Due to even smaller yields than before and the ongoing dry growing conditions, 2016

Its versatility and brightness make it a natural choice for warm-weather dining

This creates competition amongst the vines

Though the winery is young

No synthetic fertilizers

They are always are made without correction

Las Lilas’ winemaker

had already attracted attention

Its current owners

No reserve solera wine is used here to alter either the expression of the vineyard or correct for a “house-style”

This Estate is now clearly on a positive trajectory and this is one journey that you don’t want to miss

Its approachable style makes it ideal as an aperitif while also pairing beautifully with charcuterie

They also own a small parcel of Mourvedre in the lieu-dit of Bois-Dauphin near Château Rayas planted on sandy