The Winery Boekenhoutskloof of Franschhoek of Western Cape

Winery Boekenhoutskloof
The winery offers 34 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 9 of the estates of Western Cape.
It is located in Franschhoek in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Boekenhoutskloof is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 34 wines for sale in of Franschhoek to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery Boekenhoutskloof wines

Looking for the best Winery Boekenhoutskloof wines in Franschhoek among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Boekenhoutskloof wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Boekenhoutskloof wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Boekenhoutskloof

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Boekenhoutskloof

How Winery Boekenhoutskloof wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of boeuf en daube, lamb tagine with apricots (morocco) or roast pork orloff.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Boekenhoutskloof

On the nose the red wine of Winery Boekenhoutskloof. often reveals types of flavors of iron, non oak or allspice and sometimes also flavors of black olive, balsamic or star anise. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Boekenhoutskloof. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Boekenhoutskloof

  • 2000With an average score of 4.66/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.57/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.47/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.44/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.34/5
  • 1963With an average score of 4.30/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Boekenhoutskloof.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Viognier
  • Cinsault
  • Merlot
  • Mourvedre

Discovering the wine region of Franschhoek

The wine region of Franschhoek is located in the region of Coastal Region of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Anthonij Rupert or the Domaine Holden Manz produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Franschhoek are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Franschhoek often reveals types of flavors of cream, dried fruit or ash and sometimes also flavors of bell pepper, ripe blackberries or cigar.

In the mouth of Franschhoek is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 78 estates and châteaux in the of Franschhoek, producing 472 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Franschhoek go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

The top white wines of Winery Boekenhoutskloof

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Boekenhoutskloof

How Winery Boekenhoutskloof wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of fideuà (paella with pasta and fish), chicken leg with curry in the oven or salmon and cod cassolettes.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Boekenhoutskloof

On the nose the white wine of Winery Boekenhoutskloof. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, hazelnut or orange zest and sometimes also flavors of lime zest, oil or orange blossom. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Boekenhoutskloof. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Boekenhoutskloof

  • 2005With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2006With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Boekenhoutskloof.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Viognier

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.

The top sweet wines of Winery Boekenhoutskloof

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Boekenhoutskloof

How Winery Boekenhoutskloof wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of baked salmon mediterranean style, shrimps with curry and coconut milk or meringue for dummies.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Boekenhoutskloof

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Boekenhoutskloof. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or dried fruit.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Boekenhoutskloof

  • 2015With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Boekenhoutskloof.

  • Sémillon

The word of the wine: Solera

A method of maturing practiced in Andalusia for certain sherries, which aims to continuously blend older and younger wines. It consists of stacking several layers of barrels; those located at ground level (solera) contain the oldest wines, the youngest being stored in the barrels on the upper level. The wine to be bottled is taken from the barrels on the lower level, which is replaced by younger wine from the upper level, and so on.

The top pink wines of Winery Boekenhoutskloof

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Boekenhoutskloof

How Winery Boekenhoutskloof wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of celine's version of moussaka (5th meeting), lamb mice confit in port wine or oriental stuffed vegetables.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Boekenhoutskloof

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Boekenhoutskloof. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or tropical fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Boekenhoutskloof

  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.53/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.48/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.47/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Boekenhoutskloof.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Cinsaut

Discover the grape variety: Grenache Blanc

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Boekenhoutskloof

Planning a wine route in the of Franschhoek? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Boekenhoutskloof.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

News about Winery Boekenhoutskloof and wines from the region

An overview of Mâcon plus a geographical denomination appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey of this vineyard where the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation are produced. A unique journey to discover this region where the Romanesque churches punctuate the landscape and are the witnesses of the link between the vines and Christiannity. Cluny is the gatekeeper. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vin ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Verzé

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Verzé, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Prissé

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Prissé, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWine ...

The word of the wine: Solera

A method of maturing practiced in Andalusia for certain sherries, which aims to continuously blend older and younger wines. It consists of stacking several layers of barrels; those located at ground level (solera) contain the oldest wines, the youngest being stored in the barrels on the upper level. The wine to be bottled is taken from the barrels on the lower level, which is replaced by younger wine from the upper level, and so on.