Boet Erasmus 2008
Our top red wine from Vrede en Lust, named after Dana and Etienne’s late grandfather.
He was a long term Vice President of the International Rugby Board, played a major role in their lives and introduced them to fine wines.
This wine is an elegant New World Style Bordeaux blend, incorporating the classical varietals and showcasing abundant fruit, well balanced with oak.
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Tasting Notes
Dominant flavours of berry aromas, followed by pencil shavings and cedar on the nose. Layers of flavours with clean lines. A wonderful balance between the elegance of the wine and the ripeness of the fruit.
Winemaker Notes
Cultivars are picked at optimal ripeness and fermented in Stainless steel tanks, with a portion completing malolactic fermentation in 225L oak barrels. The wine is matured in French oak (35% new) for 16-18 months. Bottled under Stelvin and natural cork closures.
Cultivars
48% Merlot / 42% Cabernet Sauvignon / 6% Petit Verdot / 4% Malbec
Winemaker
Susan Erasmus
Wine of Origin
Simonsberg-Paarl
Aging Potential
Drink Now or through to 2018
Wine Specifications
Alcohol 14 TA 5.9 g/L
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L PH 3.6
Food Pairing
Beef fillet, rump & sirloin steak as well as meat dishes paired with rich sauces. Also pairs well with a range of mature and rich cheeses.
