Grape Varieties:
Shiraz (61%), Cabernet Sauvignon (28%), Merlot (6%), Cabernet Franc (5%)
Winemaking Method and Maturation:
The grapes were harvested by hand and carefully sorted upon arrival at the cellar to ensure that only the finest quality was vinified. This attention to detail in the harvest is part of what helps create the wine's exceptional quality.
Each variety in the blend is vinified separately using a natural, hands-on approach for optimal varietal expression, extraction, and tannin development. Barrel maturation takes place in a combination of new (34%), second-fill (33%), and third-fill (33%) 300-litre barrels for 14 months. After selecting the best and most balanced barrels, the final blend is assembled and matured for an additional 6–7 months in 5,000-litre foudres to gain further complexity. The wine is bottled unfiltered in Boschendal’s Heritage bottle.
Wine Tasting Notes:
On colour
Boschendal "Black Angus" 2021 mesmerizes with a deep ruby hue, hinting at its richness and layered fruit character.
On the nose
The aromatic impression is vivid, with alluring notes of berry and plum woven with winter spice and hints of roast cacao bean. Black cherry and cassis mingle with black pepper and subtle oak spice, creating an invitingly complex bouquet.
On the palate
The entry is smooth and rich, revealing sumptuous ripe mulberry, black cherry, and cassis flavours, all etched with black pepper and savoury oak spice. The texture is tremendous: full-bodied, supple, and vibrant, with finely layered fruit concentration and integrated tannins providing a long, moreish finish.
On the whole
Powerful yet refined, this Shiraz-based blend shows impressive fruit and spice with a textured, persistent finish.
Aging Potential:
10-15 years
| Alcohol |
14.36% |
| Residual sugar |
2.8g/l |
| Acidity |
6.07g/l |
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Ph Level
|
3.5 |
| Wine of Origin |
Stellenbosch |
| Producer |
Boschendal |
