Black Angus
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-cooked lamb shanks, venison stew
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%