Boekenhoutskloof2024 Goldmine White, Boekenhoutskloof
Western Cape, South AfricaVintage: 2024
From the makers of the legendary Chocolate Block comes its luminous counterpart, the 2024 Goldmine White, a blend that captures the sunlit soul of South Africa’s vineyards. The nose is both fresh and intricate, offering layers of quince, poached pear, and nectarine, with undertones of bruised apple, chamomile and a whisper of baking spice. The palate glides between vibrancy and depth with ripe stone fruit and citrus framed by a poised structure of oak-aged Semillon, textured Swartland Chenin Blanc, bright Chardonnay and a delicate floral lift from Viognier. The finish is long, seamless, and quietly luxurious resulting in a white wine of poise, purpose and undeniable pedigree.
For when: dinner feels special and the playlist’s just right.
Pairs with: roast chicken with lemon and herbs, creamy shellfish pasta, or a sunset that turns everything gold.
If this wine were a mood, it’d be late-afternoon light through linen curtains, warm, elegant, and unhurried.
Boekenhoutskloof, founded in 1776 and reimagined under the visionary Marc Kent, is one of South Africa’s most acclaimed estates, a name synonymous with craft, consistency, and quiet brilliance. Based in Franschhoek but sourcing fruit from select sites across the Western Cape, Boekenhoutskloof has built its reputation on meticulous blending and an unwavering pursuit of balance.
The Goldmine White continues that legacy: a masterful blend that reflects both the diversity of South African terroir and Boekenhoutskloof’s house philosophy, purity of fruit, elegance of form, and understated complexity. The 2024 vintage embodies the Cape at its most expressive: sun and sea breeze, richness and restraint, woven together into something genuinely golden.
Notable Awards
93 points – Tim Atkin “A new addition to the consistently impressive Boekenhoutskloof range, this is a pan-regional blend of Swartland Chenin Blanc complemented by 24% Chardonnay, 19% Semillon and 4% Viognier from elsewhere. Inspired by the whites of the southern Rhône, it’s stony, savoury, and lightly wooded, with aromas of laurel, thyme, and white flowers, and a palate of pear, citrus, peach, and wet stones.
Whats in the bottle
Chenin Blanc 53%, Chardonnay 24%, Semillon 19%, Viognier 4%
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Description
Boekenhoutskloof is one of South Africa’s most prestigious and internationally acclaimed wineries, located in the Franschhoek Valley, Western Cape. Established in 1776 and revitalised in 1993, the estate has become synonymous with quality, innovation, and the revival of South African fine wine.
The name “Boekenhoutskloof” means “ravine of the Boekenhout,” referencing a native Cape beech tree prized for its fine wood. The estate’s rebirth under winemaker and owner Marc Kent focused on planting noble varietals such as Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Semillon, and Viognier, aligned with a philosophy of minimal intervention and terroir expression.
Boekenhoutskloof is especially renowned for its Syrah with flagship labels such as Boekenhoutskloof Syrah and The Chocolate Block, a cult-status red blend that has become one of South Africa’s most sought-after wines. Their dedication to site selection and meticulous viticulture extends into the Swartland, where they source grapes from old-vine heritage vineyards to complement their Franschhoek production.
Today, Boekenhoutskloof is a benchmark for modern South African winemaking, consistently earning high international praise and playing a pivotal role in the country’s global wine renaissance.
Chenin Blanc, Semillon and Viognier were matured in a combination of seasoned 2,500L French oak foudre, concrete egg and clay amphora. Chardonnay was the only component aged in new French oak barriques. The elevage ranged between 12-14 months, depending on the component and the vineyard parcel.
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