Black Angus
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Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-cooked lamb shanks, venison stew
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Boschendal's Black Angus is a masterful tribute to the estate's pioneering spirit and its commitment to a holistic, sustainable farm ecosystem. Named after the prized Black Angus cattle herd that grazes on the estate's lush pastures, this heritage blend represents the harmony between livestock and vineyards. The wine is a Shiraz-led blend, enriched with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, capturing the diverse terroir of South Africa's Coastal Region. The grapes are harvested from prime, low-yielding vineyard sites where cool maritime breezes and ancient decomposed granite soils yield fruit of exceptional depth and structure. Matured in premium French oak barrels, this wine seamlessly weaves together the bold, spicy character of Shiraz with the refined, structured elegance of the Bordeaux varietals, resulting in a complex, velvety masterpiece.
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Established in 1685 by French Huguenot Jean le Long, Boschendal is one of South Africa’s oldest and most iconic wine estates, located on Pniel Road, Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek, 7690, Western Cape, South Africa. Celebrated for its rich Cape Dutch heritage and a deep commitment to sustainable, biodiversity-friendly farming, the estate focuses on expressing its unique cool-climate terroir. Boschendal is highly acclaimed for its premium portfolio, particularly its exceptional Méthode Cap Classique sparkling wines, precise Chardonnays, and structured Shiraz blends, exemplified by the renowned 1685 range. Their official website is https://www.boschendal.com.