A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines 2009 Red (Swartland)

Country: South Africa /
Variety: Rhône-style Red Blend Swartland
Winery: A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines /

This blend of 66% Shiraz, 16% Mourvèdre, 14% Grenache and 4% Cinsault is pure and balanced, with an immediately perceptable core of brambly berry that’s accented by notes of white pepper, charred cedar, forest floor and cocoa nib. The medium-weight palate is fleshy yet firm, with spiced-fruit flavors and structured tannins. It’s certainly drinkable now, but this will continue to mature and evolve nicely through 2018.