What we’re drinking this week: Boschendal Nicolas Red Blend

A rich, silky blend of cabernet, shiraz and merlot – layered with dark berries, spice and a hint of dark chocolate.
March 21, 2025

We’ve had a bottle of this in the cupboard for a while, waiting for an autumn day. Guess what’s being drunk this weekend!

Our pick this week:

Boschendal Nicolas Red Blend

R229.99, Woolworths

Why we love it:

Boschendal’s Nicolas blend is a tribute to the farm’s storied past and one of its original characters, Nicolas de Lanoy – lover of land, laughter and good wine.

The blend brings together cabernet, shiraz, merlot and more in a seamless, spice-laced pour. Expect plush dark berries, black cherry and a whisper of dark chocolate – all wrapped in velvety tannins. This is unquestionably a classic worth revisiting.

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Sarah Buitendach

With a sharp eye for design, Sarah has an unparalleled sense of shifting cultural, artistic and lifestyle sensibilities. As the former editor of Wanted magazine, founding editor of the Sunday Times Home Weekly, and many years in magazines, she is the heartbeat of Currency’s pleasure arm.

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