The farm of Boekenhoutskloof wasoriginally granted to Huguenot settlers in1776. For two hundred years it remained in the same family. Over the two centuries they engaged in agricultural activities as diverse as tobacco, fruit, cattle and ultimately wine production. The original owners ceased wine production in the 1940s. The existing partnership re-opened the winery for production in 1996. Lead by Cellarmaster Marc Kent (South African Winemaker of the Year, 2007), the Winery is now regarded as one of SA’s top producers. Boekenhoutskloof is a Syrah specialist, with its premium range selling out on release each vintage. The Chocolate Block, a Syrah based blend, is probably the most successful new offering to come out of SA in the modern era. Boekenhoutskloof is acknowledged by Robert Parker’s Wine Buyer’s Guide and The 2009 Wine Report as South Africa’s # 1 producer.
Wines from Boekenhouskloof Winery
- Boekenhoutskloof Semillon
2005
- Boekenhoutskloof Sémillon
2007 Rated 3/5
- Boekenhoutskloof 'The Wolftrap'
2006 Rated 3.5/5
- Boekenhoutskloof the Chocolate Block
2008 Rated 3.5/5
- Boekenhoutskloof Semillon
2008 Rated 3/5
- Boekenhoutskloof the Wolftrap
2005 Western Cape Rated 3/5
- Boekenhoutskloof Syrah
2006 Paarl Rated 3/5
- Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon
2006 Coastal Region Rated 3/5
- Boekenhoutskloof the Chocolate Block
2007 Paarl Rated 4/5
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