Winery BoschendalShiraz (1685 Series)
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 Shiraz (1685 Series) from the Winery Boschendal
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Shiraz (1685 Series) 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 Shiraz (1685 Series) of Winery Boschendal in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, blueberry or tobacco.
Food and wine pairings with Shiraz (1685 Series)
Pairings that work perfectly with Shiraz (1685 Series)
Original food and wine pairings with Shiraz (1685 Series)
The Shiraz (1685 Series) of Winery Boschendal matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of scottish haggis, lamb chops with honey and spices or my grandmother's rabbit stew.
Details and technical informations about Winery Boschendal's Shiraz (1685 Series).
Discover the grape variety: Bacchus blanc
Aromatic dry and off-dry whites with a pale golden colour, a supple palate with moderate acidity, and signature perfumed aromas of white flowers (elderflower), muscat, citrus and white-fleshed fruits. Expressive, early-ripening and productive profile. Grown in Germany, England and Luxembourg, contributing to aromatic whites of northern Europe. German white variety bred in 1933 at Geilweilerhof, a cross of (Silvaner × Riesling) × Müller-Thurgau.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Shiraz (1685 Series) from Winery Boschendal are 2008, 2017, 2013, 2009 and 2016.
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: Maturation
Transformation undergone by the grape when it is enriched with sugar and loses some of its acidity to reach maturity.
