Boekenhoutskloof (pronounced Book-n-Howed) was established in 1776. Located in the furthest corner of the beautiful Franschhoek valley, the farm’s name means “ravine of the Boekenhout” — an indigenous Cape Beech tree greatly prized for furniture making.  The early settlers in the Franschhoek valley built wolf traps to protect themselves from the beasts from their native lands.   The only problem is, there have never actually ever been any wolves in or around Franschhoek.  But it did turn out to be a great place to grow grapes.  Join us Saturday as we pour some great value wines from this winery.
 
2013 Wolftrap White  $10
60% Viognier, 21% Chenin Blanc, 19% Grenache Blanc
This unusual blend of Viognier (spice), Chenin Blanc (melon) and Grenache Blanc (white peach), contributes to an intriguing and harmonious quaffing experience. Components were fermented and aged partially in French oak before blending and bottling.  
 
2013 Porcupine Ridge, Sauvignon Blanc  $11
The Porcupine has pungent aromas of citrus, nettles and some tropical fruit, with good weight on the palate with a balanced natural acidity, lingering fruit and a crisp dry finish.
 
2013 Wolftrap Rosé  $10
51% Syrah, 28% Cinsaut, 21% Grenache
A method known as Saignee or Bleeding is used to draw juice from the grapes prior to fermentation. The wine is bright pink in color with a pungent aromatic profile from the Syrah and juicy flavors from the Cinsaut and Grenache. 
 
2013 Wolftrap Red  $10
66% Syrah, 32% Mourvèdre, 2% Viognier
Grapes from selected vineyards in the Swartland were used for this blend. Low yields, small berries, intense color and spicy flavors contribute to a harmonious blend. It is aged in French oak prior to blending.  The wine has black- fruit, violets and smoke that lead to a smooth savory palate with a peppery finish.
 
2011 The Chocolate Block $33
69% Syrah, 14% Grenache Noir, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cinsault, 1% Viognier.
The Syrah and Viognier fruit come from Malmesbury (Swartland) and is dry farmed to ensure it deep-rooted vines with concentrated flavor and tannin structure. The Grenanche Noir is sourced from Piekenierskloof (Citrusdal) with its very sandy soils and perfect terroir for ripening this grape varietal. The Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from Franschhoek and the Cinsault is from old bushvines on decomposed granite soils in Wellington. The influence of the Grenaches red fruits on this wine is striking. The nose shows an abundance of redcurrant, plums, crushed rock, and an array of spices. The floral notes add to its complexity. Spicy oak aromas cover a rounded mid-palate that reveals layers of fruit with intense purity.