AA Badenhorst Family Red 2017 Bottle size: 750ml
South Africa, Swartland
R625
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'The Shiraz that makes up the bulk of this wine is bought in, but the remaining 41% of Cinsault, Grenache and Tinta Barocca is all from the farm. Showing the concentration of low yields in a drought year, this old wood-aged cuvée is still light on its feet, marrying red and black fruit flavours, some Mediterranean herbs and savoury tannins. Drink 2021-28.' – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2019, 94/100
'Light perfume, with red & darker fruit & ferrous savouriness on bright, vital 2017. Shiraz (59%), cinsaut, grenache, tinta. Foot-trodden whole bunches for light extraction. Lengthy period on skins accentuates elegant, notably dry tannins. Complex & satisfying. 13.5% alcohol. 2016 untasted. Also in magnum.' – Platter's Guide, 4.5* (93/100)
'Light perfume, with red & darker fruit & ferrous savouriness on bright, vital 2017. Shiraz (59%), cinsaut, grenache, tinta. Foot-trodden whole bunches for light extraction. Lengthy period on skins accentuates elegant, notably dry tannins. Complex & satisfying. 13.5% alcohol. 2016 untasted. Also in magnum.' – Platter's Guide, 4.5* (93/100)
| Condition | Secondary market |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | Adi Badenhorst |
| Alcohol | 13.7% |
| Blend information | 59% Shiraz, Cinsault, Tinta Barocca, and Grenache |
| Variety | Blend |
| Rating | TA 94 |
| Technical analysis | RS: 2.3 g/L | TA: 5.8 g/L | PH: 3.59 |
| Producer information | AA Badenhorst Family Wines are grown, made and matured on Kalmoesfontein farm in the Swartland appellation of South Africa. The farm is owned by cousins, Hein and Adi Badenhorst, and over the last decade, 41 hectares of old vines, the oldest planted back in 1952, have been farmed back to glory. They practice biological farming and make natural wines in the traditional manner. 'The top wines translate Swartland through Adi's fuzzy logic and irresistible charm,' writes Neal Martin after a visit. He also calls his visit one of his 'top 10 wine visits of all time'. |
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