Boekenhoutskloof

The Wolftrap Syrah Blend

8.751 ratings
8.42 pro ratings
Franschhoek Valley, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Syrah, Mourvedre, Viognier
Lamb, Turkey, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Pork, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Quinoa, Mushrooms, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Beef, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

The name "Boekenhoutskloof" pronounced, bok-un-hoatscloof comes fom the Cape beech, or Kaapse boekenhout, a tree indigenous to Franschhoek and once used by the Cape Dutch for furniture making. Deep red with fruit and spicy nose. Blackberry and blueberry flavors with sweet pepper spice with surprisingly soft tannins. Lingering with oak and spice ending. Nice value for this interesting wine.

The name "Boekenhoutskloof" pronounced, bok-un-hoatscloof comes fom the Cape beech, or Kaapse boekenhout, a tree indigenous to Franschhoek and once used by the Cape Dutch for furniture making. Deep red with fruit and spicy nose. Blackberry and blueberry flavors with sweet pepper spice with surprisingly soft tannins. Lingering with oak and spice ending. Nice value for this interesting wine.

1 person found it helpfulMar 30th, 2017
Adam Knoerzer

This is one of the best value go-to reds. Lovely mouthfeel with red fruits and a hint of floral notes on the nose. Get into it.

This is one of the best value go-to reds. Lovely mouthfeel with red fruits and a hint of floral notes on the nose. Get into it.

Nov 10th, 2015
Jess

Quite good. Woody with a little tobacco. Delicious smelling. Just slightly acidic and astringent

Quite good. Woody with a little tobacco. Delicious smelling. Just slightly acidic and astringent

Apr 17th, 2019
Santana Chavez

Peppery, okay, tobacco. Subtle fruit. Medium

Peppery, okay, tobacco. Subtle fruit. Medium

Nov 11th, 2018
Jean Paul

Smokey and spicy

Smokey and spicy

Mar 24th, 2018
Parker Campanella

Watery

Nov 12th, 2016
Brandi Moody

Great nose and perfect Sunday night pizza wine. Third time I've purchased this and such a good price point.

Great nose and perfect Sunday night pizza wine. Third time I've purchased this and such a good price point.

Oct 24th, 2016
Josh Proulx

Eh, missing body, feels like it falls flat, grapes are a bit sour off the palate.

Eh, missing body, feels like it falls flat, grapes are a bit sour off the palate.

Mar 14th, 2016
Slestyan

Weird finish

Weird finish

Feb 9th, 2016
Hayden Rubensohn

A delicious and balanced wine, with a notable addition from the Viognier. This wine definitely gets a higher rating for the QPR; in shocked that this wine is as inexpensive as it is!

A delicious and balanced wine, with a notable addition from the Viognier. This wine definitely gets a higher rating for the QPR; in shocked that this wine is as inexpensive as it is!

Jan 13th, 2016