Boekenhoutskloof The Wolftrap Red

Boekenhoutskloof was established in 1776. Located in the furthest corner of the beautiful Franschhoek Valley, the farm’s name means “ravine of the Boekenhout” (pronounced Bookn-Howed). The Boekenhout is an indigenous Cape Beech tree greatly prized for furniture making. In 1993 the farm and homestead was bought and restored and a new vineyard planting program was established that now includes Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Semillon, and Viognier. Today, Marc Kent is the owner, chief winemaker, and driving force behind the dynamic farm.

Their Wolftrap Red is their ode to a Southern Rhone blend, kind of like a South African Cotes du Rhone. 80% Syrah, 19% Mourvedre, and 1% Viognier, this offers up ripe and pleasure-bent notes of baked plum, blueberry, clove, cardamom, and black pepper. Smooth and rich, it's a great red for everyday drinking and/or for large gatherings.