One Formation Red Blend

Finely flavoured dishes with red meats, particularly lamb, will complement this unique blend.

This Rhône style blend comprises mostly Shiraz from vineyards in the warmer Paardeberg area. The Grenache and Viognier grapes are from Northern Paarl where the well-drained soils are predominantly shale and granite, responsible for good fruit structure and fresh acidity respectively. Each year the percentages of the various components vary in order to bring out the best character of each different variety to achieve a skilful and harmonious blend of complexity and elegance.

The different batches of selected grapes were picked at optimum ripeness at different times and separately fermented slowly at warmer temperatures of 24° - 27° Celsius to prevent over-extraction of tannins, resulting in blends with smoothness and elegance. Each variety was vinified separately and then carefully blended before being matured in second and third-fill French oak barrels for 12 to 14 months.

Since 1941, collaboration has been at the heart of Boland Cellar. Our award-winning wines are the result of working closely with growers, employees, suppliers, talented winemakers, customers, consumers, and nature itself. We strive to honour our region by producing wines of excellence, building on a proud heritage as regional specialists with international acclaim. Our passion goes beyond winemaking. By championing ethical practices and sustainable brands, we aim to make a positive impact on our ecosystem and community. Great wine is never the product of one element alone. Soil, climate, and nature’s changing forces all play their part. At Boland Cellar, we extend this natural collaboration by working with farmers and growers across diverse terroirs; bringing the story of each vine to your glass.