A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines

Swartland Red Rhone Blend

9.17 ratings
9.13 pro ratings
Swartland, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Grenache, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Shiraz, Tinta Barroca
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
Top Notes For
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.2

Delish and interesting.

Delish and interesting.

Jan 17th, 2026
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2015 | chocolate, overripe plums, lots of bitters, excellent balance. One of the 101 wines to try before you die (Margaret Rand - lovely booklet)

Vintage 2015 | chocolate, overripe plums, lots of bitters, excellent balance. One of the 101 wines to try before you die (Margaret Rand - lovely booklet)

Jan 16th, 2024
Allison Lyzenga

Accompanied dinner at Majeka Kitchen; Medium ruby; medium intensity aromas of red currant, red cherry, rhubarb, blackberry, fynbos, earth; dry, high acid, medium tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; great with rich food, interesting, very good

Accompanied dinner at Majeka Kitchen; Medium ruby; medium intensity aromas of red currant, red cherry, rhubarb, blackberry, fynbos, earth; dry, high acid, medium tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; great with rich food, interesting, very good

Feb 18th, 2020
Nikita Erokhin

Аромат малинового варенья, сливы, маринованных огурцов , белого перца.
Вкус мягкий, кисловатый. Пьется легко. Послевкусие- вишня, черешня, голубика, ежевика.

Аромат малинового варенья, сливы, маринованных огурцов , белого перца.
Вкус мягкий, кисловатый. Пьется легко. Послевкусие- вишня, черешня, голубика, ежевика.

Apr 30th, 2018
Philippe Dupuis

Meaty nose, fine grain and tanins. Carafe or cellar, 5 years +

Meaty nose, fine grain and tanins. Carafe or cellar, 5 years +

Feb 4th, 2018
JeremyC

2015 in 5/23. KL,traveled w from CA. $26 Shz,Gren, Cins, Tinta Barocca. 13%!!!! More translucent than expected in light ofvthe Shz base. More savory than fruited a true old world feel. Mid palate was bit lacking to my surprise but very enjoyable!

2015 in 5/23. KL,traveled w from CA. $26 Shz,Gren, Cins, Tinta Barocca. 13%!!!! More translucent than expected in light ofvthe Shz base. More savory than fruited a true old world feel. Mid palate was bit lacking to my surprise but very enjoyable!

May 11th, 2023
Is Vajra

Is had this 7 years ago

Is had this 7 years ago

Mar 9th, 2019
Mike Maple

Mike had this 7 years ago

Mike had this 7 years ago

Oct 14th, 2018
G Faul
8.8

G had this 7 years ago

G had this 7 years ago

Oct 2nd, 2018