Boschendal Sommelier Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2017

• Area: Western Cape (Stellenbosch, Elgin)
• Country: South Africa
• Varietal: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot
• ABV:14%
• Aging: matured in 20% new French oak barrels,  while second to fifth-fill barrels are also used to ensure the oak derived flavours are restrained and well-integrated
• Style: Bold & fruity
• Additional: Farmed sustainably

Buy this wine because this full-bodied red blend has a classic character of Old World savouriness, opening in a burst of cassis and mocha before becoming more well defined in roundness and plush texture. Blueberry and blackcurrant fruit dominate on the nose and palate, with pencil shavings and cigar box accents in the background from the judicious oak. Chalky, ripe tannins make for added drinking pleasure.

It pairs great with  oxtail, prime rib, roast rack of lamb, pepper crusted tuna steak