1685 Shiraz - Boschendal

IN BRIEF

📍 Cape Coast · 100% Shiraz
12-14 months in French oak (20% new barrels)
Rich, spicy and elegant style

Why we like it

It's a Shiraz that strikes a perfect balance between intensity and drinkability. The vineyards of Stellenbosch, Elgin, and Swartland provide ripe fruit, freshness, and a refined peppery note, while aging in French oak adds complexity without being heavy on the palate. A versatile red, capable of appealing to those who love structured wines and those who seek elegance.

Wine profile

Intense crimson red in color, the nose expresses blackberry, black cherry, plum, and blueberry, accompanied by black pepper, cloves, and delicate spicy nuances from the oak. On the palate, it is full and juicy, with well-defined ripe fruit, silky tannins, and a pleasant freshness that accompanies a long, harmonious, and spicy finish. It is already enjoyable today, but can evolve in the bottle for at least five years.

Boschendal's signature

For this Shiraz, Boschendal selects grapes from three of the most suitable areas in the Cape: Stellenbosch, Elgin, and Swartland. Each vineyard is vinified separately to enhance its character, while a portion of the grapes from cooler areas is processed in a Syrah style to accentuate its spicy and peppery notes. Aging in new and used French oak barrels completes the wine, keeping the fruit always central.

Food pairing

Perfect with grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, smoked brisket, game, gourmet burgers, and aged cheeses.

Serving

Serve at 16-18°C in a large glass. A brief oxygenation of about 30 minutes enhances its aromatic profile.

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Technical data

Cork: natural cork
Alcohol: 14%
Residual sugar: 3.1 g/l
Total acidity: 5.6 g/l
pH: 3.50