Boekenhoutskloof

Boekenhoutskloof is one of South Africa's most prominent wine producers. 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.

The estate was established in 1776, and takes its name from the indigenous Cape Beech trees (boekenhout) which surround the property. It came under its current ownership in 1993, at which point the cellars and winery were revamped. The vineyard has approximately 20 hectares (50 acres) under vine, 75 percent of which is planted to red grape varieties. This includes Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Mourvedre along with the Chocolate Block varieties. White grapes planted at Boekenshoutskloof include Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier.

The Boekenhoutskloof portfolio includes a range of single-varietal wines named for the estate as well as The Chocolate Block. These include a Syrah, a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Semillon. The Wolftrap and Porcupine Ridge are Boekenhoutskloof's entry-level ranges, providing a range of easy-drinking, approachable red and white wines.

In 2009 Boekenhoutskloof purchased the Porseleinberg property in Swartland to make a premium varietal Syrah.