AA Badenhorst Family
The story goes that Hunter S. Thompson met up with Elvis in Vegas and got married in 3 minutes flat and then divorced 45 minutes later. Although not confirmed, it is rumoured that winemaker Adi Badenhorst owes his existence to this union.
After growing up in a barrel, Adi then went on to make a name for himself at Rustenberg. Recently he and his cousin, Hein, bought the farm, Kalmoesfontein, situated on the Malmesbury side of the Paardeberg. It is here that Adi crafts small quantities of wine destined for collectors from all over the known world.
These are the flock in our fold. Small, independent family owned and operated wineries, passionate about the Swartland. Practicing responsible farming techniques and delivering small quantities of handcrafted wine. All the grapes are from the Swartland.
Pear and melon toned. Old vines, fermentation in concrete and older casks
Secateurs Red Blend 2010 R105
Plum & nectarine fruit, freshness & alcohol (14.5) to cut rich stews
A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines White 2008 R300
Based on the Eastern side of the Paardeberg, Adi Badenhorst makes wine with the same
passion that Elvis sang with (and consumed diet pills). The 92 rating in The Wine Spectator
says it all: “Fairly pale yellow. Bracing, pure aromas of lemon, orange, peach, marzipan, honey,
crushed stone and spring flowers.
So.., if you are feeling flush, want to please those drinking with you or simply impress,
this is the wine for you!
A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines Red 2007 R300
Shiraz 92%, Mourvedre 5%, Cinsault 2%
Blackberry (not the phone), liquorice and fresh exotic flowers upfront finishing in a dense
primal penetrating flavour feast. 92 points in The Wine Spectator and the price sets
it apart...A very fine divine wine!
