{"product_id":"boekenhoutskloof-goldmine","title":"Boekenhoutskloof Goldmine","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes Boekenhoutskloof Goldmine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose offers aromas of lime, lemon, white peach, quince, and nectarine, complemented by wild herbs, fennel, subtle spices, and a refined saline minerality. The taste is rich and concentrated yet remarkably fresh due to vibrant acidity. The long, dry finish reveals notes of citrus, stone fruit, and a lightly saline minerality. The wine is already impressive but can be cellared for another 8 to 12 years under good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoekenhoutskloof Goldmine \u003c\/strong\u003eis an excellent match for grilled lobster, langoustines, scallops, and robust white fish like turbot or sea bass. This wine also pairs wonderfully with roasted chicken, veal with creamy sauces, or refined vegetarian dishes featuring fennel, pumpkin, or mushrooms. Thanks to its rich structure, it can even effortlessly accompany light poultry dishes with truffle or creamy risotto.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBoekenhoutskloof Goldmine\u003c\/strong\u003e is a unique white blend from the Western Cape of South Africa. The wine is made from grapes sourced from some of the best vineyards in Swartland, Franschhoek, and Hemel-en-Aarde. Much like The Chocolate Block, Goldmine is all about character, complexity, and terroir. The result is a rich, refined white wine with tension, minerality, and an impressive length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach grape variety is harvested and fermented separately to preserve its unique character. The different components mature partly in large wooden vats, concrete eggs, amphorae, and partly in oak barrels. Only then is the final blend composed. This approach yields a wine with great depth, tension, and a beautiful balance between fruit, freshness, and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boekenhoutskloof\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eBoekenhoutskloof \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eis a prominent winery in Franschhoek - \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zuid-afrika\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e particularly impressive in terms of quality. Despite its somewhat unusual African name for 'French' Franschhoek, Boekenhoutskloof was founded three centuries ago by French Huguenots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe current winemaker, Marc Kent, still has a connection to France. He visits at least once a year to gather new inspiration in the northern Rhône, Cornas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoldmine...the white equivalent of Boekenhoutskloof’s “\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Chocolate Block\u003cstrong\u003e”. Great tension, ripe fruit, wild fennel, and saline minerality. Its unique taste is worth its weight in gold.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\/Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePlatter's Wine Guide – 5 Stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e96 points – Christian Eedes (Winemag)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe first vintage was immediately lauded by international wine critics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name Goldmine refers to the gold prospectors who were once active at the foot of Kasteelberg in Swartland. While they searched for gold in the ground, winemaker Marc Kent found a different kind of gold there: old Chenin Blanc vineyards that form the basis for this exceptional wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boekenhoutskloof","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58944371228997,"sku":"30068","price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/1183\/2133\/files\/9610438c19ae900032db2ed300db0a1ea4a036ad.jpg?v=1787299960","url":"https:\/\/vechtstreekwijnen.nl\/en\/products\/boekenhoutskloof-goldmine","provider":"Vechtstreek Wijnen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}