Badenhorst
Badenhorst Raaigras Grenache
Red wine
4.3
Expert Rating
4.1
Sometimes Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Badenhorst Raaigras Grenache is a premium wine produced by Badenhorst Family Wines, a renowned winery in the Swartland region of South Africa. The wine is made from Grenache grapes grown in the Raaigras vineyard, which is known for its unique terroir and old vines. The winemaking process involves minimal intervention, with natural fermentation and aging in old oak barrels, resulting in a wine that is true to its terroir and vintage. The style of the wine is elegant and complex, with notes of red fruit, spice, and earthy undertones. Overall, Badenhorst Raaigras Grenache is a must-try for wine enthusiasts looking for a high-quality, authentic expression of Grenache from South Africa.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Badenhorst Raaigras Grenache is a bright, ruby-colored wine with aromas of ripe cherry and blackberry, as well as hints of cracked pepper, fennel, and dried herbs.On the palate, the wine is light-bodied and juicy with flavors of raspberry, cranberry, and pomegranate, as well as a touch of white pepper and crushed herbs. The finish is smooth and refreshing, with a lingering hint of juicy red fruit.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
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Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Subtle
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Smooth
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Velvety
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Grenache
ORIGINS
Winery: Badenhorst
Region: Swartland
Nestled in the heart of South Africa's Western Cape, the Swartland wine region is quickly becoming one of the country's most exciting and dynamic wine-producing areas. With its unique combination of topography, climate, and grape varieties, Swartland is producing some of the most interesting and complex wines in the country.
Swartland has a long and storied history of winemaking, with the first vines planted in the area in the late 1600s. The region was officially recognized as a wine-producing area in the early 1900s, and since then, it has become one of the most important wine-producing regions in South Africa.CUSTOMER RATING
4.1
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