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Drink it now or cellar for up to 15 years. No need to decant, but best to open it half an hour before service. Located in the beautiful Franschhoek Valley, Boekenhoutskloof Winery is a small winery originally founded in 1776 and then purchased and renovated in the early 1990s. The winery, which pays close attention to biodiversity, produces a wide variety of high-quality wines including Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Viognier, and Semillon. Semillon grapes are sourced from 3 vineyards located in Franschhoek, planted respectively in the early 1902, 1936, and 1942 and considered the oldest South African Semillon vineyards. The alluvial soils with a high clay content and the low yields guarantee the production of high-quality wines with excellent longevity. After spontaneous fermentation in barriques and cement eggs, the finished wine rests for 14 months in a mix of barriques and cement barrels. Boekenhoutskloof Semillon is a lively and fresh wine with a broad and delicate aromatic profile characterized by floral notes of jasmine, chamomile, and orange blossom, followed by hints of mandarin, and herbaceous nuances of nettle and oregano. On the palate, the wine reveals the same complexity of flavors and a dry and agile taste. It has a medium body, a soft acid component, and a pleasant mineral vein. It is mouth-watering and refreshing, lean and zippy. The finish is crisp, long, and delicately savory. Try it with fish soup, rabbit stew, or pan-fried quail.