All fruits, red and white, are whole bunch-handled so no crushing or destemming takes place. The whites are tranferred directly to old casks or into concrete tanks for fermentation and ageing. The red grapes are fermented in concrete tanks and open wooden kuipe. The post fermentation maceration is lengthy – up to 4 months – whereafter the wines are put to cask or 4000L foudres. An authentic farm hideaway, close enough to get to, yet a perfect place to get away from it all. A humble, rural retreat – enjoy wide-open spaces and fresh air, explore old vine vineyards, swim in the dams and expect the most spectacular sunsets and views.
A.A. Badenhorst
Winery Star
Wine Leaders' Choice
Swartland, South Africa
- Awarded By:
- A.A. Badenhorst
AA Badenhorst Family Wines are grown, made and matured on Kalmoesfontein farm in the Swartland appellation of South Africa. 180 hectares in the Siebritskloof part of the Paardeberg mountain. The vineyards are mostly old bushvines planted in the 1950’s and 1960’s to Chenin Blanc, Cinsault and Grenache. The vines are unirrigated and farmed as biologically as possible. The vineyards are planted on north, east, and south facing slopes bringing tremendous variety to the fruit. Fruit from other selected sites within the appellation are also purchased to complete the final blends.
- Swartland, South Africa
Year 2008
Country South Africa
Address Kalmoesfontein, Paardeberg, Swartland
Tel +27 22 125 0116
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- Amenities
- Boutique
- Winery Tour
- Wine Tasting
- Wine Pairing
- Restaurant
- Accommodation
- Venue Hire
Grapes
- Chenin Blanc
- Roussanne
- Grenache Blanc
- Grenache Gris
- Verdehlo
- Colombar
- Viognier
- Chardonnay
- Semillon
- Shiraz
- Mourvedre
- Cinsault
Wines
- White
- Red
- Rose
A.A. Badenhorst
AWARDED YEAR:
2023
- STAR AWARDED BY:
Certificate Of Excellence
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