1685 Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-cooked venison stew, rosemary-roasted lamb chops
✨ Technical Specifications
Named in honor of the year the historic estate was established, Boschendal's 1685 Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon is a masterful expression of a classic South African red blend. This wine marries the plush, spicy, and dark-fruit character of Shiraz with the structural integrity, refined tannins, and blackcurrant depth of Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit is sourced from prime vineyards across the Coastal Region, where ancient decomposed granite and shale soils combine with cooling coastal breezes to foster slow, balanced ripening. Each variety is vinified separately to preserve its distinct character before undergoing maturation in French oak barrels, resulting in a seamless blend that balances rich heritage with contemporary elegance.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1685 by French Huguenot Jean le Long, Boschendal is one of South Africa's oldest and most prestigious wine estates, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Groot Drakenstein and Simonsberg mountains between Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. Steeped in Cape Dutch architectural heritage, the estate champions regenerative agriculture, biodiversity, and sustainable vineyard management across diverse soils and microclimates. Renowned for pioneering Méthode Cap Classique sparkling wines alongside its celebrated 1685 range, Boschendal excels in crafting crisp Sauvignon Blancs, layered Chardonnays, and elegant, structure-driven reds such as Shiraz and Cabernet blends. Each bottling captures the vibrant terroir and historical depth of the Western Cape with balance, sophistication, and timeless longevity.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14%