A Badenhorst is a family run estate, owned by cousins Hein & Adi. Their family have over 50 years’ experience in South Africa’s wine industry, with their grandfather managing the iconic Groot Constantia. Together these two have restored a neglected cellar that was last used in the 1930′s to make natural wines in the traditional manner.
'Best Value White [in South Africa]' - Tim Atkin MW. Another year, another outstanding Chenin Blanc from the Badenhorst family at an almost unbelievably low price.
Selected old-vine parcels in the Swartland region and ageing in a mix of concrete tanks and old oak barrels give this wine it's exceptional depth and texture. Aromas of nectarine and williams pear, flinty smokiness and a hint of fynbos lead into the supple palate which is bursting with sun-kissed fruit before the lovely Chenin acidity cuts through in the finish. Extremely versatile at the table, we love it with the complex flavours of Lebanese mezze.