A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines

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A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines 2009 White (Coastal Region)

Price $42

A complex, kitchen-sink blend of 29% Chenin Blanc, 23% Roussanne, 11% Viognier, 11% Chardonnay, 10% Grenache Blanc, 5% Colombar, 5% Grenache Gris, 2% Sémillon, 2% Clairette and 1% Verdelho, there’s a lot to be discovered in this wine. Melon, pear and sweet citrus lead the bouquet, with nuances of orange blossom and honeysuckle, while spicy flavors of baked apple… — L.B. (5/1/2012)

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A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines 2010 Secateurs Red (Coastal Region)

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Price $17

A complex blend of 75% Shiraz, 10% Cinsault, 8% Cab Sauv, 6% Gren and 1% each of Carignan and Mourvèdre, this is a concentrated and flavorful selection that’s brimming with raspberry sauce and dark berry fruit aromas and flavors. Framed by black tea, sweet spice and vanilla bean accents, the mouth is firmly structured with medium tannins and acidity, ending on a… — L.B. (5/1/2012)

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A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines 2011 Secateurs Chenin Blanc (Swartland)

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Price $16

White melon rind, light red apple and underripe mango pit flesh out the nose and mouth, while flavors of apple core and grapefruit peel unfold on the finish. Round and rich in the mouth, but with enough acidity to keep things balanced. — L.B. (3/1/2012)

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A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines 2011 Secateurs Cinsault-Shiraz-Grenache Rosé (Swartland)

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Price $16

A creamy hint of white chocolate adds fullness to the soft currant, cranberry and strawberry hull flavors. The palate is mouthfilling and round with a good citrus lift to the fresh close. — L.B. (3/1/2012)

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Secateurs Secateurs Cinsault-Shiraz-Grenache

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Chenin Blanc Red Blend Rosé White Blend

2010 W.H. Smith

How can a wine be softly appealing and yet brisk in acidity at the same…

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