A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines

Swartland Red Rhone Blend

8.927 ratings

8.810 pro ratings

Swartland, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa

Grenache, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Shiraz, Tinta Barroca

Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Turkey, Veal, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa

Top Notes For

9.3

Out of a magnum and straight killin it.

Out of a magnum and straight killin it.

Aug 17th, 2016

Buyer Sunfish Cellars

9.1

Brett, wood, and fruit. Love it.

Brett, wood, and fruit. Love it.

Mar 5th, 2015

Rachel Macalisang

Lead Sommelier - The Bazaar by José Andrés

8.4

Studied South Africa this morning in theory group :)

Studied South Africa this morning in theory group :)

Aug 10th, 2014

Nathaniel DiMaggio

8.1

Fairly Bretty. Not a huge fan but quite the buy if you love Bordeaux!

Fairly Bretty. Not a huge fan but quite the buy if you love Bordeaux!

Jul 11th, 2014

Philippe Dupuis

9.0

A superb blend thats does not fall in the trap of useless richness. Dry mouth with vibrant chew and very elegant tanins. I'm impressed.

A superb blend thats does not fall in the trap of useless richness. Dry mouth with vibrant chew and very elegant tanins. I'm impressed.

Nov 29th, 2017

7.8

A little too much Brett. The intensity of the wine is great but lost with flaws.

A little too much Brett. The intensity of the wine is great but lost with flaws.

Oct 18th, 2015

James Pomerantz

8.5

"Family wines"

"Family wines"

Dec 20th, 2014

9.2

Swartland Badenhorst family wine 2010

Swartland Badenhorst family wine 2010

Sep 7th, 2014

9.1

Gonna be a big night

Gonna be a big night

Aug 15th, 2014

8.7

Paul had this 10 years ago

Paul had this 10 years ago

Jul 22nd, 2014