A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines
Swartland Red Rhone Blend
Swartland, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Vintage 2015 | chocolate, overripe plums, lots of bitters, excellent balance. One of the 101 wines to try before you die (Margaret Rand - lovely booklet)
Vintage 2015 | chocolate, overripe plums, lots of bitters, excellent balance. One of the 101 wines to try before you die (Margaret Rand - lovely booklet)
Jan 16th, 2024
Always great. South African for rhone lovers.
Always great. South African for rhone lovers.
Nov 21st, 2023
Such a cool wine, and a one of a kind blend.
Such a cool wine, and a one of a kind blend.
Jun 18th, 2021
Has similar qualities to young Chateauneuf du Pape. Wild blackberries, mint and lavender. Medium plus weight on the palate. Ripe tannins.
Has similar qualities to young Chateauneuf du Pape. Wild blackberries, mint and lavender. Medium plus weight on the palate. Ripe tannins.
Feb 25th, 2020
Accompanied dinner at Majeka Kitchen; Medium ruby; medium intensity aromas of red currant, red cherry, rhubarb, blackberry, fynbos, earth; dry, high acid, medium tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; great with rich food, interesting, very good
Accompanied dinner at Majeka Kitchen; Medium ruby; medium intensity aromas of red currant, red cherry, rhubarb, blackberry, fynbos, earth; dry, high acid, medium tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; great with rich food, interesting, very good
Feb 18th, 2020#Not yet at its prime. Juicy, black & red fruit. Spicy, cedar, leather and black pepper, wet stone, good acidity. Smooth and supple and showing class.
#Not yet at its prime. Juicy, black & red fruit. Spicy, cedar, leather and black pepper, wet stone, good acidity. Smooth and supple and showing class.
1 person found it helpfulJul 2nd, 2015
Rich, spicy, animal, peppery, juicy, and grippy, but not dirty. Excellent.
Rich, spicy, animal, peppery, juicy, and grippy, but not dirty. Excellent.
Oct 1st, 2016




