1685 Pinotage - Boschendal

1685 Pinotage - BoschendalThe powerful 1685 Pinotage from Boschendal shimmers into the glass with a dense purple-red hue. When given some air by swirling it in the wine glass, this red wine reveals great density and richness, which is evident in the pronounced church windows on the glass wall. On the nose, this Boschendal red wine presents all kinds of sour cherries and plums. As if that were not impressive enough, maturation in small wooden barrels adds notes of chocolate, blueberry, and vanilla. Boschendal 1685 Pinotage presents itself to the connoisseur as pleasantly dry. This red wine never appears coarse or sparse, as one might expect from a wine in the premium and single-vineyard segment. Powerful and complex, this full-bodied red wine unfolds on the palate. The finish of this youthful red wine from the Western Cape winegrowing region ultimately delights with a remarkable aftertaste. Vinification of Boschendal 1685 Pinotage The powerful 1685 Pinotage from South Africa is a varietal wine, vinified from the Pinotage grape variety. After the harvest, the grapes are brought to the winery as quickly as possible. There they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks and small wooden barrels at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is complete, the powerful 1685 Pinotage is aged for another 12 months in French oak barriques. Food recommendation for Boschendal 1685 Pinotage This South African red wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompanying wine to stuffed bell peppers, boeuf bourguignon, or cod with cucumber-mustard vegetables.