"The 2020 AA Badenhorst Red Blend (which now prints the farm name, Kalmoesfontein, on the label) contains eight vineyards all picked together over three days. This is very attractive with blackberry, raspberry, a lovely herbal element and dried violets on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, very well balanced, clean and pure with a dash of white pepper on the persistent finish. Superb. 2023-2038" -Neal Martin
Robert Parker
RP93
"Composed mainly of Rhône varieties, the "Kalmoesfontein" 2020 Family Red Blend is smartly made and has aromas of red and black fruit essences, spicy notions and dusty flowers. Medium to full-bodied, the wine opens to complex flavors of pepper, black cherry skin and spice plums before offering a fine mineral tension and balanced structure across the mid-palate. The wine glides to a delightful, mouthwatering finish that has me daydreaming of its multiple food and wine pairing applications. Bravo!"
Wine Enthusiast
WE91
"Mediterranean grape varieties have adapted well to the Swartland district. Producers like A.A. Badenhorst makes wines from old-dry-farmed vineyards. The nose of this blend is slightly restrained, showing subtle but pure notes of cherries. Gripping tannins and enough freshness frame an array of berry flavors that linger in the spicy and fruity finish." -Jesica Vargas
