Boschendal

1685 Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon

8.933 ratings
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South Africa
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Andrew

A nice complementary blend of cab and Shiraz, with the latter adding a delicate touch of spice. Not a very complex wine but quite rich after just 2 years and certainly very drinkable

A nice complementary blend of cab and Shiraz, with the latter adding a delicate touch of spice. Not a very complex wine but quite rich after just 2 years and certainly very drinkable

1 person found it helpfulNov 3rd, 2015
Suga Kyoko

ブァンサンテ。誕生日割引で、5,000円位のが、お買得品! まろやかで、コクがあり、しっかりした味わい。

ブァンサンテ。誕生日割引で、5,000円位のが、お買得品! まろやかで、コクがあり、しっかりした味わい。

1 person found it helpfulSep 4th, 2013
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.2

Tasted blind, straight from the nose we could tell this was from South Africa. Wine was garnet red with some slight browning on the edges. Nose was a classic SA wine, a little dirty and some light grilled meat with a little green pepper. The interesting part was subtle undertones of perfume. Moderate tannins (6/10) with some light sediment in the glass, moderate body and moderate plus finish. Definitely more rustic on the palate with some earthy and vegetal notes. An absolutely great South African wine! Drink till 2020.

Tasted blind, straight from the nose we could tell this was from South Africa. Wine was garnet red with some slight browning on the edges. Nose was a classic SA wine, a little dirty and some light grilled meat with a little green pepper. The interesting part was subtle undertones of perfume. Moderate tannins (6/10) with some light sediment in the glass, moderate body and moderate plus finish. Definitely more rustic on the palate with some earthy and vegetal notes. An absolutely great South African wine! Drink till 2020.

Mar 28th, 2016
Flo Kaleta

Ok

Nov 22nd, 2018
Geordie Edmiston

Spicy and firm tannins.

Spicy and firm tannins.

Oct 2nd, 2017
Ayaka Ishiguro

Very round and smooth.

Very round and smooth.

Dec 9th, 2016
Tara Rowland

Delish! Rich black berrries and medium spicy blavk pepper finish. Young but very enjoyable!

Delish! Rich black berrries and medium spicy blavk pepper finish. Young but very enjoyable!

Apr 23rd, 2016
Michael Khatkar

2011 Smooth lingering black fruity little number 😊

2011 Smooth lingering black fruity little number 😊

Jul 17th, 2015
César Pérez León

2009 - Intense and complex. Lots of ripe fruit and spices aromas. Well balanced.

2009 - Intense and complex. Lots of ripe fruit and spices aromas. Well balanced.

May 20th, 2015
Samantha Rushton

Deep with dark berries and a lasting spice :)

Deep with dark berries and a lasting spice :)

Feb 14th, 2015