AA Badenhorst Grensloos 2023 Bottle size: 750ml

‘Grensloos rounds up all of Adi Badenhorst's single vineyard sites, most of which used to be bottled on their own. Using grapes from five sites on Jakkalsfontein and Kalmoesfontein, it’s very gently wooded in foudres and concrete tanks, with lots of leesy richness, stony concentration and layers of beeswax, white flowers, honey and citrus. More than the sum of its parts. 2025-35’ – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2024, 96/100

‘Grapes from seven vineyards spread across both Kalmoesfontein and the neighbouring Jakkalsfotein property, many of which used to be bottled on their own. Some struck-match reduction before pear, peach, citurs, hay and fynbos on the nose while the palate shows great clarity of fruit and fresh acidity, the finish lightly acidity. Layers and layers of flavour as you might expect given the constituent parts. Alc: 13.5%.’ – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 95/100

‘The 2023 Chenin Blanc Grensloos is a new addition to the range. Grensloos translates to "without borders." This cuvée comprises several vineyards, around 30% from Jakkobsfontein on deep red gravel soils, matured in concrete and 400-liter casks. It has a beautifully defined bouquet of yellow fruit and hints of dried honey. The palate is well defined with a fine bead of acidity and touches of peach skin, quince, white pepper and fennel. Very harmonious and poised, this is a superb debut. 2024-2032’ – Neal Martin, Vinous, 92/100