South Africa

90 Points - Neal Martin - Vinous - "The 2017 Pinot Noir was matured for 11 months in 228-liter French oak barrels, including 20% new wood. It has an attractive red cherry and cranberry bouquet that translates the grape variety with aplomb. The palate is w

“It is a delicious example of cooler climate Chenin Blanc fermented in concrete and stainless steel tanks. Dry, fresh and delicious.”

“A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines are made in the Paardeberg area in Swartland district of South Africa. Owned by cousins Hein and Adi Badenhorst restored the cellar on the farm that was last used in the 1930’s to make natural wines in the traditional manner.

"The father to Pinotage and once the stalwart red variety of the South African wine industry, Cinsault has been recently rediscovered by Cape winemakers who want to create superbly drinkable wines marked by red fruit and spice aromas.

Unfiltered and vega

"This wine shows a complex nose of red fruits, vanilla, exotic spices, and rich dark chocolate aromas. The palate is full flavoured and smoothly textured with oriental spice, chocolate and roasted banana flavours. Our pinotage is ready to drink, but will