Boschendal Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl

This is the bottle you pull when you want a red wine with backbone, not a background singer. Boschendal’s Cabernet Sauvignon brings that unmistakable Cabernet character, dark fruit, grippy tannins, and a dry, savoury edge, with South Africa doing what it does best: making bold reds that feel generous and seriously drinkable.

• Appearance: Deep ruby with dark purple edges, looks rich in the glass and hints at serious flavour.
• Nose: Blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, a little tobacco leaf, plus a soft cocoa note that keeps it inviting.
• Taste: Dark berries up front, then herbs and spice, with firm tannins that give structure (so it doesn’t feel flat or jammy).
• Acidity, tannins, sweetness, alcohol: Dry, medium acidity for lift, tannins are present and grippy, alcohol feels warming but not hot.
• Body: Medium to full-bodied, filling enough to feel like a “proper” Cabernet night.
• Finish: Long and savoury, with lingering dark fruit and a woody, cocoa-leaning tail.

If you like your Cabernet Sauvignon with layers you can keep picking at, fruit, spice, and that classic cedar vibe, this one’s a great rabbit hole. It’s confident, a bit broody, and built for anyone who wants their red wine to show up and have a personality.

Fun Fact: Boschendal is one of the oldest wine estates in South Africa, founded in 1685 in the Franschhoek Valley.