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A blend of Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Chenin and Sauvignon Blanc is unlikely to be boring, and this wine certainly isn’t. Adi Badenhorst established his reputation making wine at Rustenberg for years before leaving to start this quirky operation in the Swartland. The grapes are from old vines, mostly varietals that the average consumer has never heard of. Having fixed up an old neglected winery, he ferments the wines in old concrete tanks and then puts them into giant 4,000L oak ‘Foudres’ instead of the typical small barrel.
He’s not after awards or showy style wines, but instead wines that are truly unique, made as naturally as possible (some quite oxidized), in a style similar to that of the Rhone Valley in France. And this is what this white blend certainly is, showing rich fruit flavours, firm minerality and good acidity. A superb, individualistic wine from a winemaker blazing his own trail.
Brendon’s thoughts;
A characterful wine made by quite a character! From the moment you see the label you know you’re getting something exciting here!
Marc’s thoughts:
Well-balanced with layers of complex flavours. A truly unique and interesting white blend for when you’re after something extraordinary.
Price at Caveau: R510 per bottle
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