Boekenhoutskloof Winery - Exklusives Weingut in Franschhoek, Südafrika
Weingut aus Südafrika | Franschhoek
Vineyard Boekenhoutskloof
Located in the picturesque Franschhoek Valley, the Boekenhoutskloof winery was founded in 1776. Boekenhoutskloof (pronounced Buck-n-hauts-kluhf) means ʺSchlucht of Boekenhoutʺ, where Boekenhout is a species of beech found in the Cape, ausschlieβlich, whose wood is highly valued for the manufacture of furniture.
In 1993, the farm and the homestead were completely restored and the planting of new varieties such as Syrah, Cabernet Sauvginon, Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Semillon and Viognier began.
Marc Kent is the cellar master and the driving force behind this dynamic wine farm. His premium wines, such as ʺThe Chocolate Blockʺ and his highly acclaimed ʺBoekenhoutskloof Shirazʺ are receiving applause both in South Africa and worldwide verdientermaβen However, one should definitely not ignore the wonderful wines in his entry-level ranges ʺPorcupine Ridgeʺ and ʺThe Wolftrapʺ auβer, which captivate with an excellent price-performance ratio.
The Chocolate Block
- Boekenhoutskloof
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Swartland
- Viognier
- John Platter: 4.5 stars / 93 points
Content: 0.75 Liter (€30.53* / 1 Liter)
Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc
- Boekenhoutskloof
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Sauvignon Blanc
- John Platter: 3 stars
Content: 0.75 Liter (€10.73* / 1 Liter)
Syrah
- Boekenhoutskloof
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Swartland
- Shiraz/Syrah
- John Platter: 3.5 stars "Volume 2018" A rating for the volume 2019 is not available until the Platter edition 2020!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€11.40* / 1 Liter)
The Wolftrap Red
- Boekenhoutskloof
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Mourvedre
- John Platter: 3.5 stars "vintage 2017" A valuation for the 2018 edition is not available until the Platter 2019 edition!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€9.73* / 1 Liter)
Porcupine Ridge Merlot
- Boekenhoutskloof
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Coastal Region
- Merlot
- John Platter: 3.5 stars "Volume 2018" A rating for the volume 2019 is not available until the Platter edition 2020!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€11.40* / 1 Liter)
The Wolftrap White
- Boekenhoutskloof
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Grenache Blanc
- John Platter: 4 stars "vintage 2017" A valuation for the 2018 edition is not available until the Platter 2019 edition!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€9.80* / 1 Liter)
Syrah
- Boekenhoutskloof
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Swartland
- Shiraz/Syrah
- John Platter: 5 stars / 95 points
Content: 0.75 Liter (€58.47* / 1 Liter)
Sémillon
- Boekenhoutskloof
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Franschhoek
- Semillon
- John Platter: 4.5 stars / 94 points
Content: 0.75 Liter (€53.20* / 1 Liter)
Porcupine Ridge Chardonnay
- Boekenhoutskloof
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Chardonnay
- Jahrgang 2023 - John Platter: 3 Sterne
- Jahrgang 2022 - John Platter: 3 Sterne
Content: 0.75 Liter (€11.40* / 1 Liter)
Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon
- Boekenhoutskloof
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Franschhoek
- Cabernet Franc
- John Platter: 4.5 stars
- Wine Spectator 2019: 90 points
Content: 0.75 Liter (€66.60* / 1 Liter)
Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon
- Boekenhoutskloof
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- John Platter: 4.5 stars
- Wine Spectator: 92 points
Content: 0.75 Liter (€66.60* / 1 Liter)
Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc
- Boekenhoutskloof
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Sauvignon Blanc
- John Platter: 3 stars
Content: 0.75 Liter (€11.40* / 1 Liter)
Vineyard facts
- Vineyard website:
- https://www.boekenhoutskloof.co.za/