Boekenhoutskloof Wine Estate Franschhoek

One of the oldest farms in the foothills of franschhoek is boekenhoutskloof founded in 1776 and means ravine of the boekenhout.

Boekenhoutskloof wine estate franschhoek. This small valley is home to some of south africa s most famous wine estates and has been producing wine since the 17th century. It is located in the franschhoek valley in and is known mostly for its premium red wines and in particular the chocolate block an ever changing blend made of syrah cabernet sauvignon grenache and cinsaut among others. Boekenhoutskloof is one of south africa s most prominent wine producers.

The wine produced is of exceptional quality with prices to suit all pockets we were given. It is located in the franschhoek valley in and is known mostly for its premium red wines and in particular the chocolate block an ever changing blend made of syrah cabernet sauvignon grenache and cinsaut among others. Boekenhout is an indigenous cape beech tree greatly prized for furniture making.

It is also where we produce four much loved brands. About boekenhoutskloof wine estate. A visit to boekenhoutskloof must be one of those bucket list items the vineyard may be one of the oldest in the country which adds to the culture ambiance and overall experience buts its state of the art winery and research and development programme make this a farm which simply cannot be passed by.

Boekenhoutskloof the chocolate block porcupine ridge and the wolftrap. The wine produced is of exceptional quality with prices to suit all pockets we were given. You can also hire a bicycle and explore on your own or go wine tasting on horseback.

Located in the furthest corner of the beautiful franschhoek valley the farm s name means ravine of the boekenhout pronounced book n howed. Shiraz and cabernet sauvignon are the key grap. Boekenhout is an indigenous cape beech tree and the figurehead of this farm is a lady who carries the dove of peace and hope and represents excellent quality which is prized by the winemaker marc kent and the winery.

Boekenhoutskloof was established in 1776. For a wine tasting with a difference take a ride on the franschhoek wine tram. Boekenhoutskloof is the magical little wine farm where we raise the bar and some of our more conventional neighbour s eyebrows when it comes to creating some of the country s finest wines.