Secateurs Red Blend
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A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines
Cinsault · Shiraz · Grenache
About this wine
The red half of Badenhorst's entry-tier Secateurs range (named after the pruning shears used in the vineyard), this easy-drinking Swartland blend is led by old bush-vine Cinsault with Shiraz and Grenache. Grapes are hand-harvested, whole-bunch fermented in open concrete tanks and old foudres, and aged around 12 months with minimal intervention. The result is a supple, silky wine with aromas of mulberry, dark chocolate, white pepper and fynbos herbs, finishing dry, fresh and food-friendly — widely regarded as one of the best value reds coming out of the Swartland.
One of the friendliest and most affordable introductions to natural Swartland winemaking — juicy, light on its feet, and never overworked.
Sommelier's Note
"Secateurs Red proves that everyday drinking wine doesn't have to be boring — it's one of the most consistently satisfying value reds in the Swartland."
Food Pairings
Versatile and food-friendly — excellent with burgers, pizza, roast chicken, and barbecued meats. Its light chill-friendly structure also makes it a great match for grilled vegetables.
When to drink it
Casual weeknight dinners, barbecues, and everyday drinking that doesn't skimp on character.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Cinsault, Shiraz, Grenache
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $18-24
Terroir & Winemaking
Blend of Cinsault (majority), Shiraz and Grenache from old bush vines in the Swartland. Whole-bunch, hand-harvested, fermented with native yeasts in open concrete tanks and old foudres, aged approximately 12 months with occasional lees stirring before unfined, unfiltered bottling.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Secateurs Red taste like?
- Supple and medium-bodied, with mulberry, dark chocolate, white pepper and savory herb notes, finishing dry and fresh.
- What food goes well with it?
- It's very versatile — great with burgers, pizza, roast chicken, and grilled meats.
- Is it a natural wine?
- Yes, it's fermented with native yeasts and minimal intervention, in the same low-sulfur, unfined and unfiltered style as the rest of the Badenhorst range.
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