-51%You want something with shoulders. This is it. Boschendal 1685 Cab pours deep and dark, hits you with cassis and cedar, then lands those firm Cabernet tannins that make a plate of nyama choma sing. It is rich, smooth and grown-up without trying too hard. Pour it for a slow Friday or the night you actually cook properly.
First sniff is all blackcurrant and dark cherry, with that classic Cabernet whisper of cedar, pencil shavings and a little tobacco leaf from the oak. Take a sip and it is full and confident: ripe black fruit up front, a savoury graphite edge, then firm but polished tannins that grip and let go clean. The 14 months in French oak (30% of it new barrels) shows up as mocha and gentle spice rather than a wood bomb. It finishes long, dry and a touch peppery. A serious red that still goes down easy.
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Boschendal is one of the oldest wine farms in South Africa, tucked in the Cape Winelands, and the 1685 range takes its name from the year the estate was founded. The fruit for this Cab comes from top sites in Helderberg and Stellenbosch, prime Cabernet country where the warm days and cool maritime nights build that deep colour and firm structure. It is the estate's premium everyday tier: serious winemaking, no fuss.
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- What is the price of Boschendal 1685 Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl?
Boschendal 1685 Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl is KSh 2,399 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Boschendal 1685 Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl taste like?
Full-bodied and dry, with blackcurrant, cassis and dark cherry, plus cedar, tobacco and a bit of mocha from the oak. Firm, polished tannins and a long, savoury finish.
- What is the ABV of Boschendal 1685 Cabernet Sauvignon?
It is 14% ABV, so it has real weight. A 750ml bottle pours about six glasses.
- How should I serve it?
Cool room temp, roughly 16 to 18C, in a big-bowled glass. Give it a little air or a quick decant and it opens up beautifully.
- What food pairs with Boschendal 1685 Cabernet Sauvignon?
Anything off the grill. Nyama choma, lamb chops, a good steak, oxtail stew or aged hard cheese. Those tannins love red meat and char.
- Where is it from and how is it made?
From Boschendal estate in South Africa's Cape Winelands, using Helderberg and Stellenbosch fruit. It is matured up to 14 months in French oak, 30% of it new barrels.
- Is it ready to drink or should I cellar it?
Both. It drinks well now with a little air, and its structure means a bottle will happily age a few years if you want to wait.
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Boschendal 1685 Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Boschendal 1685 Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,399. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.