What is #AnInspiredLife? An extraordinary life; a life bursting with creative energy, friends, food, beauty and inspiration. The art of wine making is akin to the art of living an inspired life. Time, energy and the pursuit of excellence go into creating a superlative vintage and also into fostering relationships that last. We invite you to be part of our Boschendal Collective by joining us in living #aninspiredlife.
South Africa, 7 October 2020: Iconic winery Boschendal received an outstanding six accolades at the Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards this year. The 335-year-old Franschhoek Valley winery’s 1685 range was particularly stand-out, winning three awards including a Platinum for the 1685 Chardonnay 2019 and Double Gold for Brut NV. The 1685 range of wines […]
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Nothing says “South African Heritage” quite like the smell of fresh, locally caught fish on the coals. Chef Allistaire uses ethically-sourced Yellow Tail from one of our local like-minded suppliers accompanied by freshly steamed mussels on the fire to create the perfect braai day seafood salad. The mussels are warmed up in a creamy lemon […]
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You can’t have a Heritage Day braai without a premium cut of grass-fed Black Angus sirloin on the fire. Basted in our popular Asian BBQ sauce from the Boschendal Farm Shop, this sirloin will melt in your mouth. Chef Allistaire adds baby onions, charred on the fire to enhance the sweet and smokey flavours of […]
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Impress your guests with Chef Allistaire’s charred oysters on the fire. This light starter with a hint of zesty lemon and fresh garden herbs, is the perfect way to kick off your Heritage Day braai. Chef Allistaire’s recipe calls for fresh, ethically-sourced Saldanha Bay oysters, lightly poached in a dash of Cap Classique on the […]
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Kick your Heritage Day braai off early this year with Chef Allistaire’s hearty Duroc Pork Kassler Brunch dish. Who doesn’t like a breakfast braai on a public holiday! Ideally the Kassler steaks should be prepared on the open flame to attain those delicious smoky flavours. Serve with lightly sautéed garden spinach or kale for added […]
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It’s been another stellar year for Boschendal Wines as they took two Top 10 spots in the recently released Prescient Signature Red Blends Report. The two wines receiving this recognition are Boschendal Black Angus 2017 and Boschendal Nicolas 2017 from 45 entries amongst 39 producers. Adding to this impressive performance, the iconic wine estate […]
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“The precision required to create the perfect bubble is relentless, but the reward when you open that bottle and hear the signature ‘pop’ is an unparalleled sense of joy”. In the spirit of Women’s Month, we asked our Cap Classique winemaker, Danielle Jacobs, to share some insight on her journey from an apprentice to […]
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What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” ~ Nelson Mandela This year, for Mandela Day, we’ve partnered with local soup kitchens, Old Bethlehem and Boschendal Farm to […]
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WineLand Media has created a reputable platform featuring the bright stars of the wine industry as they asked for nominations of winemakers, producers, viticulturists and the like in their quest to find the very best 30 under 30. In a highlight of new generation wine industry role players, Boschendal is pleased to announce that our […]
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“The 2020 vintage is expected to be a standout – thanks to ample winter rain, a cool to temperate growing season, even ripeness throughout, and happy and healthy grapes. Across the board, the grapes look great: the white grapes are producing wines that have a good concentration of fruit flavours, while our red grapes are […]
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