Picture a glass of ripe dark berries with a little kick of pepper on the end. That's this. Boland Cellar's Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz is a South African red blend that's smooth, dry and built to disappear next to a plate of grilled meat. No homework needed, no swirling-and-frowning. Just pour it, and let it do the heavy lifting while you handle the conversation.
Bury your nose in it and you get ripe mulberry, dark forest fruit and a waft of spice. On the palate it's medium-bodied and generous: plummy dark fruit up front, then the Shiraz half slides in with that gentle black-pepper edge and a bit of warmth. It finishes dry and ripe, tannins soft enough that you're not chewing on them. Think of the Cab as the backbone and the Shiraz as the spice rack. Roughly a 60/40 split, and they get along.
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Where it's from
Boland Cellar sits in the Paarl Valley, one of South Africa's oldest producer cellars, started back in 1941 when nine bold Paarl farmers decided to press their grapes together. The fruit for this blend comes from two spots that pull in different directions: the shale soils of the Paardeberg, where grapes hang longer and ripen slowly into deep dark fruit, and the cooler coastal area around Philadelphia, which keeps things fresh and lively. That tug-of-war is exactly why it tastes both ripe and balanced.
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- What is the price of Boland Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 75cl?
Boland Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 75cl is KSh 1,979 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Boland Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 75cl taste like?
Ripe mulberry and dark forest fruit on the nose, then medium-bodied dark fruit with a soft black-pepper spice from the Shiraz. It's smooth, dry and rounded, with easygoing tannins.
- What is the ABV of Boland Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz?
It's 13.5% ABV, a standard strength for a South African red.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Dry. There's ripe fruit which can read as a touch of sweetness, but there's no sugar coming through. It finishes clean and dry.
- How do I serve it?
Slightly below room temperature, around 16 to 18C, in a big red wine glass. A short chill on a hot day helps, and a quick swirl opens it up.
- What pairs with it?
Anything off the grill. Nyama choma, burgers, lamb chops, boerewors, or a hearty beef pasta. It loves red meat.
- Where is it from?
South Africa, made by Boland Cellar in the Paarl Valley of the Western Cape, from grapes grown in the Paardeberg and the cooler coastal Philadelphia area.
- What grapes are in it?
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz (Syrah), roughly 60% Cab and 40% Shiraz. The Cab brings the structure, the Shiraz brings the pepper and spice.
Boland Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 75cl
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Boland Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Boland Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,979. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.