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Badenhorst, Kalmoesfontein White Blend, 2022

White Wine from South Africa, South Africa
by Badenhorst
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Eight white varieties from one Swartland farm, rolled into a single jamboree of a wine. Adi Badenhorst sources the Kalmoesfontein White Blend from his home farm in the granite-and-schist hills north of Cape Town, anchoring it on Chenin Blanc (around 45%) and rounding it out with Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Palomino, Viognier, Roussanne, Verdelho and a whisper of Muscat. Fermented in old foudres and aged in concrete for 20 months, the 2022 walks a tightrope between richness and tension: melted candle wax, fynbos and rose petal aromas, then layers of apple, pear and citrus pith. The palate has palpable energy, a chalky-pithy texture and a refined, orange-rind-tinged finish. Classic, complete Cape white from one of the Swartland's most original voices.

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Antonio Galloni

92 points

"The 2022 White Blend Kalmoesfontein, fermented in foudres and aged in concrete for 20 months, has a tightly wound bouquet that demands coaxing: melted candle wax, white flowers and a very slight Muscat note from the 1-2% of that variety in the blend. The palate is well balanced with a crisp line of acidity, palpable energy and poise, closing with a refined, pithy, orange-rind-tinged finish. Excellent." —Neal Martin

Robert Parker

95 points

"The A. A. Badenhorst Family Wines 2022 Swartland Kalmoesfontein White Blend is 45% Chenin Blanc, 11% Clairette Blanche, 10% Grenache Blanc, 8% Palomino, 8% Viognier, 8% Roussanne, 5% Muscat d'Alexandrie and 5% Verdelho. I love the balance of the medium-plus mouthfeel and that hint of something exotic that picks up intensity with time. The wine starts off on a delicate note with yellow rose, peach, sweet sage and crushed rock salt. Those aromas gain intensity while the wine remains fresh and balanced all the while. This is a release of 10,000 bottles." —Monica Larner

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Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chenin Blanc , Grenache Blanc , Marsanne , Roussanne

  • Vintage

    2022

  • Size

    750ml

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

A natural with roast chicken and herbs, line-caught fish, grilled prawns, Cape Malay curry, or aged hard cheeses. Substantial enough for richer charcuterie boards or pork loin with stone-fruit chutney.

Tasting Profile

Aromas of melted candle wax, fynbos, rose petal and Muscat-tinged white flowers lead into apple, pear and citrus zest. Crisp, chalky and energetic, with a pithy, orange-rind finish.