Boekenhoutskloof Wine Estate South Africa

The wine enjoys 18 months in french oak barrels giving it a supple.

Boekenhoutskloof wine estate south africa. This blockbuster cabernet sauvignon from one of south africa s oldest estates has established itself as one of the finest cabernet s from stellenbosch. Boekenhoutskloof was established in 1776. Rich dark cherry fills the nose and palate alongside spicy oak and a hint of earthiness.

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. About boekenhoutskloof wine estate one of the oldest farms in the foothills of franschhoek is boekenhoutskloof founded in 1776 and means ravine of the boekenhout. Located in the furthest corner of the beautiful franschhoek valley the farm s name means ravine of the boekenhout pronounced book n howed.

It is also where we produce four much loved brands. 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. In 1993 the farm and homestead was bought and restored and a new vineyard planting programme was established that now includes syrah cabernet sauvignon cabernet franc grenache semillon and viognier.

Boekenhoutskloof is one of south africa s most important wineries. Boekenhout is an indigenous cape beech tree greatly prized for furniture making. 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.

Boekenhoutskloof the chocolate block porcupine ridge and the wolftrap. Boekenhoutskloof cabernet sauvignon franschhoek 2016. A great single varietal cab from one of the oldest wineries in franschhoek and one to hold on to for a few years before opening.

While we are not about to reveal all we can say that the style of the wine is a reflection of our belief that the cape with its mediterranean climate is eminently suited to blended reds. The quest to understand the name of this wine and the wine itself is now the stuff of legend. About the luxury wine estate awards.