Boekenhoutskloof

Established in 1776 in the Franschhoek Valley, Boekenhoutskloof is a Syrah specialist whose wines span reds, blends and Semillon.

Place: South Africa
Known for: Syrah-led reds and Rhône-style blends
Wine context: Cabernet Franc · Cabernet Sauvignon · Grenache / Garnacha · Sémillon
Editorial basis: World of Wine editorial profile · 4 sources

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Atlas locationCoastal Region · South Africa33.94° S · 19.11° E

At A Glance

Country: South Africa
Region: Western Cape

The Producer

Boekenhoutskloof, located in the Franschhoek Valley of the Western Cape, was established in 1776 and restored after its 1993 purchase, when a new vineyard planting programme began. Current plantings include Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Semillon and Viognier; Managing Partner and Technical Director Marc Kent drives the estate’s various brands and properties.

Wines

The listed wines include 2024 The Chocolate Block, Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 2022, Cabernet Sauvignons from Franschhoek and Stellenbosch, and Semillon 2021. Porseleinberg 2023, Porcupine Ridge Syrah 2024, and The Wolftrap red and white wines are also listed.

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