Boschkloof Wines

Boschkloof is a family owned wine farm and private wine cellar. It is managed by Dr Reenen Furter, previously a radiologist by profession, his wife Dalene, and son-in-law, part owner and wine-maker, Jacques Borman.

With over 23 years of experience, Jacques has the reputation of creating ever bigger and more complex wines - winner of numerous Gold Veritas awards and Gold medals at Vinexpo. Jacques philosophy is that wine must be made as naturally as possible, away from over-fining and over-interference. His wine has a South African character, but classical forms of vinification will always be his benchmark.

It was decided at the outset that a limited quantity of high quality or specialized wines would be produced and that the principal goal would be to ensure that each wine released would rank among the very best in its category.

The farm is 25 hectares in extent and situated in the district of Stellenbosch in one of South Africa's prime red wine producing regions. The topography of the land consists of rolling hills with the Stellenbosch mountains as a backdrop. Table Mountain and False Bay can be seen from high points on the farm.

While the daytime temperatures in summer are fairly high, the cool ocean breeze causes a drop in temperature and cool nights. This ensures full, crisp and healthy fruit.

The Mediterranean climate and heavy lime-rich soil with average low vine vigour, create an ideal situation for the production of quality grapes and wine. All vines are trellised and drip irrigated.