Reserve Red

Ideal with grilled beef, lamb chops, pork ribs, braised dishes and mature cheeses. The wine’s richness and spice also complement barbecue and hearty Mediterranean cuisine.

Vineyards with a track record of producing the best quality wines over a few years were specifically selected. These vineyards are grown on two dominant soil types, namely decomposed granite and shale soils. The well-drained granite soils produce wines with a unique minerality and elegance. The shale soil's main characteristics are that it contains a significant amount of clay in the subsoil with good water retention, which produces full wines with concentrated flavours and complexity. The vineyards are planted on north to northwest-facing slopes, which are exposed to optimal sunshine during the day but low temperatures during the night, which is important for colour intensity and stability in red wine.

Wood-maturation took place in first and second fill 300-liter French oak barrels for 16 to 18 months.

The different batches of selected grapes were picked at optimum ripeness at different times and separately vinified. After destemming, the Pinotage and the Shiraz underwent cold soaking for two days for colour and flavour extraction. During fermentation gentle pump-overs were used and after fermentation the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet franc were left on the skins for an extended period to ensure a softening of the phenolic compounds, resulting in a rich and elegant smoothness on the palate.

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.