A.A. BadenhorstRaaigras Grenache 2024

Product code: 24640
£49.15 inc VAT
South Africa
Red Wine from
Coastal Region, South Africa
Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Coastal Region
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Swartland
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: A.A. Badenhorst
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.00%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Adi Badenhorst & Jorrie du Plessis
Grape
Grape: Grenache/Garnacha
Grape: 100% Grenache/Garnacha
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Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Coastal Region
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Swartland
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: A.A. Badenhorst
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.00%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Adi Badenhorst & Jorrie du Plessis
Grape
Grape: Grenache/Garnacha
Grape: 100% Grenache/Garnacha

Taste Profile

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

Tasting Note

Pale ruby in colour, reflecting both the gentle extraction and the natural character of Grenache. The palate shows grainy, grippy tannins, with a clear expression of the granite soils and a refined, mineral-driven structure.

Product Notes

A.A. Badenhorst Raaigras Grenache is an exquisite South African wine with a beautifully crafted profile, hailing from the esteemed Swartland region. This single-vineyard Grenache impresses with its complex palette of fresh red fruits, white pepper and dried herbs. The inherent earthiness lends an evocative richness, balanced impeccably with the wine's gentle acidity. Its medium-bodied, masterfully aged character unveils hints of delicate undertones, ensuring a splendid sensory experience. Imbued with a dynamic spirit, the A.A. Badenhorst Raaigras Grenache pairs splendidly with spicy cuisine, to create an unforgettable gastronomic affair. Quite simply, a stunning testament to the winemaker's artistry.

About the Winery

A.A. Badenhorst

A.A. Badenhorst winery, nestled in the heart of South Africa's beautiful Swartland region, is equally renowned for its exceptional wines as it is for its captivating surroundings. Spanning a sprawling 28 hectares of gorgeous vineyard, the winery offers a plethora of wines that tickle the palate with intricate flavours and sophisticated aroma that imbibe the essence of the local terroir.

Established in 2008 by cousins Hein and Adi Badenhorst, with the idea of producing fine wines that closely resonate with the region’s extraordinary biodiversity. This dynamic duo utilises traditional winemaking techniques to fully harness the diverse character of their vineyard.

The key to A.A. Badenhorst’s unrivalled quality lies in way that pest managment and righteousness farming methods like utilising natural predators rather than chemical pesticides are preserved- safeguarding the natural balance of the surroundings.

A testament to the Badenhorst’s commitment to wine-lovers is their Family Red and Family White, widely celebrated as the winery’s flagship wares. Complex yet elegant, these wines perfectly encapsulate the A.A. Badenhorst ethos: crafting wines that showcase a sense of place above all else. Feel transported to the heart of the Swartland with a glass from A.A. Badenhorst winery.

https://aabadenhorst.com

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