AA Badenhorst - 'Raaigras' Grenache 2015/17

AA Badenhorst - 'Raaigras' Grenache 2015/17

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 "It is claimed to be from the oldest Grenache vineyard in all of South Africa - which makes it incredibly old, dating back at least 60 year olds. A real intensity on the nose filled with ripe raspberries and cranberry jam straight away. This moves into a smooth and textural palate that has real character to it." 

 

--------THE PRODUCER--------

AA Badenhorst

AA Badenhorst is one of the leading wineries of South Africa and are leading the way for the 'modern South Africa'. It is headed by the two cousins: Hein and Adi Badenhorst. Both Hein and Adi have had international experience in various wine regions around the globe which has helped them craft their own top-end winery in South Africa. 

 

 

--------THE GRAPE--------

Grenache

Grenache is the French name, and Garnacha the Spanish, of this great red grape varietal. There are often heated discussions as to which country has the historical right to it but politics aside it is a widely popular and successful grape in the hottest of regions. Perhaps it is best known for being the lead grape in the blend of the wines of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. 

 

 

--------THE REGION--------

Swartland

Traditionally a grain-producing area, in summer the Swartland district is marked by green pockets of vineyards clambering up the foothills of the mountains (Piketberg, Porterville, Riebeek and Perdeberg) and along the banks of the Berg River. In the past, the region was planted mainly to bushvines but trellising is increasingly being adopted due to advances in management strategies and quality considerations.

The Swartland literally translated means ‘the black land’ and the area takes its name from the now endangered indigenous renosterbos (rhino bush) which once turned the landscape a dark colour at certain times of the year. The district was traditionally a source of robust, full-bodied red wines and high quality, fortified wines. The Swartland Independent Producers (SIP) is a coming together of a group of like-minded producers working to express a true sense of place in the wines of the Swartland. 

In recent times, some exciting award-winning wines have emerged, both red and white, and the area continues to produce top port-style wines. Increasing percentages of Pinotage, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon are being grown here, as well as Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc. It has five designated wards:  Malmesbury, Paardeberg, Paardeberg-South, Riebeekberg and Riebeeksrivier. The district of Swartland borders Piketberg to the north, which is not dissimilar in both geography and climate.