Badenhorst, Kalmoesfontein Red, Swartland, 2021
The blend for this wine - based on vineyards around Adi Badenhorst's Kalmoesfontein farm - varies from vintage to vintage, but it's always based on Syrah/Shiraz. In 2021 it is Shiraz 58%, Cinsault 14%, Tinta Barocca 14%, Mourvèdre... Read More
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ColourRed
RegionCoastal
GrowerBadenhorst
Grape VarietySyrah/Shiraz Blend, Cinsault & Grenache
Vintage2021
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
CodeBAD821
Grenache / Garnacha
Grenache / Garnacha
Grenache grows well in hot, dry regions, though it can develop very high (15 degrees+) alcohol.
As such it is grown principally in Southern France and Spain (as Garnacha). It is usually blended with other varieties in the Southern Rhône and Languedoc (Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan, Cinsaut and others).
Its flavour usually encompasses the...
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Badenhorst, Kalmoesfontein Red, Swartland, 2021
The blend for this wine - based on vineyards around Adi Badenhorst's Kalmoesfontein farm - varies from vintage to vintage, but it's always based on Syrah/Shiraz. In 2021 it is Shiraz 58%, Cinsault 14%, Tinta Barocca 14%, Mourvèdre 9%, Grenache Noir 5%. It's never Adi's intention to build a blockbuster; rather he seeks a harmony of the varieties, moderate alcohol and svelteness. There's a lovely berry and black cherry perfume; and then a full-bodied but velvety mid-palate showing well-founded tannins, freshness and energy. Now-2029
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