The Wolftrap White
£11.69
£15.59 per litre · incl. 20% VAT
In Stock — 14 bottles available
Boekenhoutskloof's everyday white blend punches miles above its price tag. A Swartland-rooted mix of Viognier, Chenin Blanc and Grenache Blanc, it gives you peach, lemon curd and a whisper of spice for under twelve quid. Easy drinking, properly food-friendly, and a brilliant introduction to one of the Cape's most respected names.
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Our Verdict
We've poured this one through countless tastings, and it's the white we recommend most often when someone asks for a 'house wine that doesn't feel like a house wine'. Boekenhoutskloof don't put their name on anything they wouldn't drink themselves, and you can taste that here, there's a polish and balance to the Wolftrap that most wines at this price simply don't have. Perfect for the curious drinker who wants to explore South African whites without committing to a tenner-plus Chenin straight out of the gate. Stock yourself up.
Tasting Notes
Light golden straw in the glass, with a nose that wakes up the room, yellow apple, ripe lemon, greengage and a brush of lemon verbena, lifted by gentle wafts of clove, nutmeg and ginger. The palate follows through with Cape gooseberry, white peach and fresh pineapple, finishing with a whisper of lemon curd. Medium to full-bodied and fleshy through the middle, yet focused, with integrated acidity and a subtle oak frame. Lemongrass and angelica carry the finish.
Orchard and stone fruit
Yellow apple, greengage and white peach give the wine its generous, sun-warmed heart, ripe but never heavy.
Bright citrus lift
Ripe lemon and a hint of lemon curd keep everything fresh and focused, balancing the riper fruit beautifully.
Warm spice whispers
Gentle clove, nutmeg and ginger add complexity and depth without ever tipping into heaviness or distraction.
About This Wine
Here's a wine that proves you don't need to spend a fortune to drink seriously well. The Wolftrap White is Boekenhoutskloof's affordable companion to their celebrated Franschhoek reds, a Swartland-sourced blend that captures everything UK drinkers love about modern Cape whites without the modern Cape price.
Viognier leads on the nose with that unmistakable peach melba lift, followed by ripe yellow apple, lemon verbena and a gentle dusting of clove and nutmeg. Chenin Blanc, South Africa's quiet hero, brings the acidity and freshness that keeps everything in line, while Grenache Blanc adds a softer, yellow-plum roundness and a touch of elegance. The palate is fleshy but focused: Cape gooseberry, white peach and pineapple giving way to lemongrass on a clean, lingering finish. A subtle whisper of oak adds depth without weight.
This is the bottle to keep in the fridge for a Tuesday roast chicken, a tray of grilled prawns, or a Thai green curry that needs something with a bit of body. It's also a generous host wine, pour it for friends who think they don't like white blends and watch them change their mind.
Delivered across the UK, usually within a few days. A reliable, repeat-buy white from one of South Africa's most respected names.
Food Pairing
This is a brilliantly versatile food wine, fleshy enough for richer dishes, fresh enough for lighter ones. Try it with a roast chicken and lemony pan juices, a Thai green curry, or a wedge of mature Cheddar with chutney. It also handles spice well, so a fragrant prawn laksa or a Friday-night takeaway curry won't faze it.
- —Roast chicken with lemon and thyme
- —Thai green curry with prawns
- —Grilled sea bass with herb butter
- —Mature Cheddar with quince paste
- —Pork belly with apple compote
How to Serve
Temperature
Cool but not ice-cold. An hour in the fridge does it, or twenty minutes in an ice bucket.
Decanting
No need to decant, but don't drink it straight from the fridge either. Letting it warm slightly in the glass releases the spice and herbal aromatics that make this blend distinctive.
Glass
A medium-sized white wine glass with a slight taper lets the ripe fruit and spice notes gather nicely.
Ageing & Cellaring
Built for early drinking. Enjoy it over the next two to three years while the orchard fruit is bright and the herbal lift is at its most expressive. There's no need to cellar, this is a wine that rewards you now.
The Winemaking
A blend that leans on Swartland fruit, with each variety doing a clear job. Viognier brings the perfumed weight, that lift of peach and stone fruit on the nose. Chenin Blanc adds the backbone of acidity and a layered mid-palate. Grenache Blanc threads it all together with a gentle yellow plum character and a touch of zesty elegance. A subtle hand with oak rounds the edges without smothering the fruit, giving the wine its medium to full body and that integrated, focused finish.
About the Producer
Boekenhoutskloof
Boekenhoutskloof sits at the head of the Franschhoek Valley on a farm first granted in 1776, named for the indigenous Cape beech trees in the ravine behind it. The modern estate was reborn in 1993, when seven partners bought the property and set about rebuilding it, those are the seven Cape Dutch chairs you see on the label. Marc Kent took over the cellar in 1994 and turned Boekenhoutskloof into one of South Africa's most influential producers, picking up Diners Club Winemaker of the Year along the way. Gottfried Mocke now leads the winemaking. The Chocolate Block, first made in 2002, has become the estate's calling card, and a wine that introduced thousands of UK drinkers to what the Cape can really do.