Winery BoschendalCecil John Rhodes Shiraz
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Cecil John Rhodes Shiraz from the Winery Boschendal
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cecil John Rhodes Shiraz of Winery Boschendal in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cecil John Rhodes Shiraz of Winery Boschendal in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, blueberry or tobacco.
Food and wine pairings with Cecil John Rhodes Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Cecil John Rhodes Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Cecil John Rhodes Shiraz
The Cecil John Rhodes Shiraz of Winery Boschendal matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef with mustard, baked lamb neck on a bed of vegetables and grapes or rabbit on the barbecue.
Details and technical informations about Winery Boschendal's Cecil John Rhodes Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Mayorquin
Lively, aromatic whites with a pale golden robe, an airy palate with preserved acidity, and signature aromas of white flowers, citrus (lemon, grapefruit) and fresh Mediterranean notes. A discreet, characteristic Provençal profile. Preserved for its heritage value, it survives in a few Provençal heritage plots and is among the ancient grape varieties of south-eastern France that are studied. An indigenous French white from Provence, grown in negligible quantities.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cecil John Rhodes Shiraz from Winery Boschendal are 2012, 2013, 2019, 2014 and 2017.
Informations about the Winery Boschendal
The Winery Boschendal is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 91 wines for sale in the of Coastal Region to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Coastal Region
South African wine heartland (Western Cape), qualitative elite. Signature Chenin Blanc ("Steen"): full whites with notes of apple, pear, quince, honey and citrus. Dense Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, eucalyptus, tobacco), spicy Shiraz and native smoky Pinotage (cherry, coffee). Historic Constantia for its legendary sweet wines.
The wine region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
The word of the wine: Cuvée
Often followed by a name that allows for recognition and identification, the word "cuvée" designates a specific wine within the production of a winemaker. This wine is characterized by a specific grape variety, a type of maturation and an organoleptic profile. All the vintages of a domain constitute a range.
