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Boschendal 1685 Shiraztext
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15½/20

Boschendal 1685 Shiraz 2007

Simonsberg - Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, South AfricaSmoky, floral, meaty, leather, tobacco, hot earth, resin, licorice, black cherry jam, garrigue and herb nose. Round, dry, fresh, elegant palate with soft tannins. Black cherry, spicy, peppery, clove, vanilla, meaty, smoky, leather and tapenade flavours with some cooked carrot and Band-aid on the finish. Good finesse and fruit but tart on the finish.Tasted: 19 October 2009Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$20.00750mlspeculative - Grady Wine Marketing
Producer: Boschendal Estate WineryDistributors: Appellation Wine Marketing
Grape: Shiraz/Syrah