A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines

Swartland Red Rhone Blend

9.06 ratings
9.12 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
Peter van den Besselaar

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
Allison Lyzenga

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
Nikita Erokhin

Аромат малинового варенья, сливы, маринованных огурцов , белого перца.
Вкус мягкий, кисловатый. Пьется легко. Послевкусие- вишня, черешня, голубика, ежевика.

Аромат малинового варенья, сливы, маринованных огурцов , белого перца.
Вкус мягкий, кисловатый. Пьется легко. Послевкусие- вишня, черешня, голубика, ежевика.

Apr 30th, 2018
Philippe Dupuis

Meaty nose, fine grain and tanins. Carafe or cellar, 5 years +

Meaty nose, fine grain and tanins. Carafe or cellar, 5 years +

Feb 4th, 2018
JeremyC

2015 in 5/23. KL,traveled w from CA. $26 Shz,Gren, Cins, Tinta Barocca. 13%!!!! More translucent than expected in light ofvthe Shz base. More savory than fruited a true old world feel. Mid palate was bit lacking to my surprise but very enjoyable!

2015 in 5/23. KL,traveled w from CA. $26 Shz,Gren, Cins, Tinta Barocca. 13%!!!! More translucent than expected in light ofvthe Shz base. More savory than fruited a true old world feel. Mid palate was bit lacking to my surprise but very enjoyable!

May 11th, 2023
Isi Vajra

Isi had this 5 years ago

Isi had this 5 years ago

Mar 9th, 2019
Mike Maple

Mike had this 6 years ago

Mike had this 6 years ago

Oct 14th, 2018
G Faul
8.8

G had this 6 years ago

G had this 6 years ago

Oct 2nd, 2018