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A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines

The Curator Red Blend

8.4170 ratings
8.19 pro ratings
Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Shiraz, Cinsault, Grenache, Tinta Barroca, Carignan
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

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A.A. Badenhorst Family WinesCoastal Region, Western CapeShiraz
Top Notes For
Adam Knoerzer
8.6

Significantly better than previous bottlings. Generous red fruit and a supple texture. Simple, quaffable, and a damn steal.

Significantly better than previous bottlings. Generous red fruit and a supple texture. Simple, quaffable, and a damn steal.

Dec 27th, 2017
Esteban Leavell
8.5

Let it open up. Smooth easy drinking not too fruit forward. Good with pizza.

Let it open up. Smooth easy drinking not too fruit forward. Good with pizza.

3 people found it helpfulDec 16th, 2016
Shay A
8.4

South African wine. Wasn't entirely worthy of rating the first day, but it opened up a fair amount on the second day. This is value AND food wine...without either one of those, it's not ideal. Bitter strawberries and sweet tarts.

South African wine. Wasn't entirely worthy of rating the first day, but it opened up a fair amount on the second day. This is value AND food wine...without either one of those, it's not ideal. Bitter strawberries and sweet tarts.

Oct 18th, 2016
Adam Knoerzer
8.5

When the Rhône-style blend outperforms the actual Rhône blend at the table...

When the Rhône-style blend outperforms the actual Rhône blend at the table...

Sep 24th, 2016
Sean Trapani

Founder/Educator Wine Fluent, Consultant ABC Fine Wines & Spirits

8.0

Inoffensive plonk of generic red fruit. It's a box wine in a bottle, but not unpleasant.

Inoffensive plonk of generic red fruit. It's a box wine in a bottle, but not unpleasant.

Jan 13th, 2016
Adam Knoerzer
8.5

Getting that fynbos nose with lots of warmth and spice, but it's a little more subdued on the palate. Decent for the price. 2011 vintage.

Getting that fynbos nose with lots of warmth and spice, but it's a little more subdued on the palate. Decent for the price. 2011 vintage.

Mar 25th, 2015
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.1

Retasting this, it's still disjointed. But it works dor the price.

Retasting this, it's still disjointed. But it works dor the price.

Aug 5th, 2014
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

7.3

I love Viognier in a red blend but often times in this price range, it just doesn't work. This is a weird, disjointed little wine.

I love Viognier in a red blend but often times in this price range, it just doesn't work. This is a weird, disjointed little wine.

Mar 16th, 2014
David Metcalf

Pretty crushable little Rhône-ish blend. Tasty & structured enough with no rough edges. Better than most Côtes-du-Rhône at the same price point, but that ain't saying much. Good party wine, hilarious back label copy.

Pretty crushable little Rhône-ish blend. Tasty & structured enough with no rough edges. Better than most Côtes-du-Rhône at the same price point, but that ain't saying much. Good party wine, hilarious back label copy.

Mar 4th, 2018
Frank Lin
8.5

Delicious wine and a great deal. 8.99 at WH. Broad and fruity. Should have gotten more. Be on the lookout next time.

Delicious wine and a great deal. 8.99 at WH. Broad and fruity. Should have gotten more. Be on the lookout next time.

Mar 22nd, 2022