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Boschendal 1685 Shiraz 2010 Wine Review

Boschendal 1685 Shiraz 2010

Boschendal 1685 Shiraz 2010

W.O., Coastal Region, South Africa

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2013-2015

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Boschendal

Agent: Prevedello and Mathews

Natalie's Score: 89/100

A dry, smoky shiraz that's more earthy than fruity. Full-bodied, black and brooding. Good price.

Shiraz food pairings: barbecued meats.

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This Boschendal 1685 Shiraz 2010 was reviewed on April 27, 2013 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 557140
  • $17.53 
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1685 refers to the year of the original title deeds for the estate lands. It was also the year that Handel and J.S. Bach were born – surely no mere coincidence. This very crowd-pleasing Shiraz presents an intense nose of dense red and black fruit. Balanced and fruity with a composed (see what we did there) and long finish. Source: Vintages Wine Panel, July 2012

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