The wine mesmerizes with a beautiful ruby colour, and first impression of berry and plum aromas layered with winter spice and roast cacao bean complexity. The entry is smooth and rich, leading to sumptuous ripe mulberry, black cherry and cassis flavours etched with black pepper and oak spice on the palate. The finish is long and moreish, with tremendous texture and lingering fruit concentration
Reviews:
- James Suckling: Spice, sweet-tobacco, plum and dried-earth aromas follow through to a medium body with hints of vanilla and a cedar undertone. Fine tannins at the end. 65% shiraz, 27% cabernet sauvignon and 8% cabernet franc. Drink now and enjoy, but will age nicely.
Producer Information
Boschendal (Dutch for bush and dale) is one of the oldest Wine Estates in South Africa and is located between Franschhoek and Stellenbosch in South Africa’s Western Cape.This Iconic wine farm is nestled in one of the most picturesque valleys in the Cape Winelands. With a winemaking tradition spanning over 330 years, Boschendal Wine Estate offers a veritable treat for wine lovers everywhere. At Boschendal we believe wine is made in the vineyards. We take the utmost care to find specific terroir driven sites best suited for our cultivars. We have made it our priority to embrace sustainability techniques across both our farm and cellar practices in order to retain the country’s exceptional biodiversity and to empower the teams that work within it. At Boschendal teamwork is essential. We all strive for the same goal which is creating exceptional, memorable wines. When you drink a glass of Boschendal we want you to taste the view, taste the lifestyle and taste excellence. We strive for perfection and aspire to always improve.
