Brooding aromas of black cherry, liquorice, cracked pepper, and floral perfume hint at the layered complexity within this standout Swartland red. Deep and powerful from the first sip, it opens with dark berry fruit and lavender, carried by refreshing acidity and well-integrated tannins. A dry, savoury finish with whispers of blackcurrant and spice leaves a lasting impression. Built for cellaring, this bold vintage promises to reward patience with elegance and depth.
We hand-harvest from seven small vineyard parcels, cool overnight, then ferment in concrete and wooden vats using native yeasts. About 40% of the fruit is destemmed, the rest whole-bunch foot-stomped. Skins stay in contact for 3–6 months to build structure. The wine matures for 16 months in old 4000L foudres and a touch of new oak—bottled unfiltered to express Swartland’s soulful terroir.
Winemaker: Adi Badenhorst
Winemaker: Adi Badenhorst
South African winery A.A. Badenhorst is situated on Kalmoesfontein farm in the Swartland region. Cousins Hein and Adi Badenhorst restored a neglected cellar on the farm to make natural wines in the traditional manner and are taking the world by storm.
