A.A. Badenhorst “Secateurs” Red Blend

An absolute classic blend from South Africa, and a steal for the quality if you're looking for lush, sultry fruit punctuated by a wee peppery punch. It's important to remember the other parts of the world like South Africa where well-known grapes like Syrah and Grenache have taken root and flourished, and this little beauty from a well-established producer is a good way to jog the memory and the tastebuds.

Cinsault, Grenache, Shiraz (aka Syrah). These are all classic grape varieties in southern France, especially around the Rhone Valley. Ah, the diaspora of the wine grape! Yes, South Africa has also been home to these “French” varieties for over 100 years. In fact, Cinsault, which plays a major role in this particular blend, used to be used in almost any red wine making in South Africa back in the old days. (Back then they called it “Hermitake.”)

The Badenhorst family has been showing us how it’s done for a fair portion of the last century. And it’s not just the family with long roots. This spicy, smoky and lushly-fruited red blend comes from old, gnarly stand-alone bush vines, which look more like tiny trees than grape vines. This wine has enough grip to go with some hefty grilled flavours, so get the braai going and call some friends ‘round. But you might want to grab a few more bottles first.

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About This Wine

Country
ZA
Region
Western Cape
Appellation
Swartland
Type
Red
Varietal
Blend
Soils
Granitic Soils
Farming
Dry farmed, hand picked (and foot stomped)
Closure
Screw Cap
Alcohol
13%
Pairing
Anything charred and off the barbi, crumbly blue cheese, braised beef short ribs

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