A.A.Badenhorst Secateurs Red Blend 2021
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The Land:
Swartland’s rugged, sun-drenched terrain is the beating heart of South Africa’s most exciting wines. The region’s dry-farmed bush vines dig deep into ancient decomposed granite soils, creating wines with structure and vibrancy. Hot, arid summers, tempered by Atlantic breezes, produce small, concentrated berries with natural acidity and depth. This blend is sourced from old vines across the Paardeberg, where the combination of schist, clay, and granite brings both intensity and finesse.
The Wine:
A field blend led by Shiraz, Cinsault, and Grenache, this wine is made with minimal intervention to preserve purity and freshness. Whole-bunch fermentation with native yeasts in concrete and open-top fermenters gives it a lifted, perfumed profile, while aging in old foudres and concrete tanks ensures a textured yet vibrant palate. The result is a medium-bodied, energetic red, balancing dark berry fruit with savory spice, fine tannins, and a stony, mineral core. A touch of grip on the finish makes it an excellent food wine, equally at home with grilled meats or Mediterranean dishes.
The People:
Adi Badenhorst is one of Swartland’s pioneers, crafting honest, expressive wines from historic bush vines. His hands-off approach—organic farming, whole-cluster ferments, and aging in neutral vessels—allows the region’s raw beauty to shine. Secateurs is his gateway wine: authentic, terroir-driven, and built for the table.
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The Coastal Region of South Africa encompasses the majority of the country's renowned wine districts, presenting a diverse array of soils and climates shaped by both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. This region is home to several distinct areas each with its own unique identity. Stellenbosch, steeped in winemaking history and research, is known for its blends and is a key educational center for viticulture. Paarl, north of Stellenbosch, benefits from the Berg River and produces a wide variety of grapes. The Cape Town district, recently designated, includes wards like Constantia with its cool climate and historic Constantia valley, and the coastal wards of Durbanville and Philadelphia, and the more distant darling, all of which contribute to the region's diverse offerings. Finally, Swartland, traditionally a grain-producing area, has seen a rise in quality wines with its terroir-driven focus, particularly with producers in the Swartland Independent Producers group.
South Africa - Coastal Region
Practicing Organic vineyard farming involves growing grapes using organic methods—avoiding synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides—but without formal certification. Wineries adopting this approach prioritize environmental health, soil vitality, and biodiversity, using natural practices such as composting, cover cropping, and manual pest control. Many small wineries opt for practicing organic methods rather than pursuing official organic certification, primarily due to the significant cost, paperwork, and time commitment involved in certification processes. As a result, practicing organic is a popular choice among boutique and artisanal producers who remain committed to sustainable agriculture while managing budgetary constraints.
