A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines
Secateurs Cinsault Rosé


Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
Great #rose #grenache from #southafrica this producer has given me some #brett surprises in the past. (He's a chicken farmer as well as a wine maker) but this is clean and expressive and I loved it
Great #rose #grenache from #southafrica this producer has given me some #brett surprises in the past. (He's a chicken farmer as well as a wine maker) but this is clean and expressive and I loved it
Jun 25th, 2015
Deep salmon pink. Reductive at first, with a sharp sulfur top note. After 30 minutes of air, the aromas suggest mint, watermelon, yellow peach, and strawberry, although they’re still tinged with a reductive, tarry edge. The palate, moderately coating, is ripe with pink berries and crushed spearmint. After a day of air, the wine has finally relaxed and the fruit and herbs stand forward. Still, I'm not sure America is ready for a rosé that needs decanting. 46% Cinsault, 38% Syrah, 8% Grenache, 8% Carignan; 12.5% abv
Deep salmon pink. Reductive at first, with a sharp sulfur top note. After 30 minutes of air, the aromas suggest mint, watermelon, yellow peach, and strawberry, although they’re still tinged with a reductive, tarry edge. The palate, moderately coating, is ripe with pink berries and crushed spearmint. After a day of air, the wine has finally relaxed and the fruit and herbs stand forward. Still, I'm not sure America is ready for a rosé that needs decanting. 46% Cinsault, 38% Syrah, 8% Grenache, 8% Carignan; 12.5% abv
May 16th, 2015Nice body with Strawberries that linger on the finish.
Nice body with Strawberries that linger on the finish.
Feb 3rd, 2015
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
Seriously high acid. Unwashed fresh raspberries picked a day too early. Pretty fun.
Seriously high acid. Unwashed fresh raspberries picked a day too early. Pretty fun.
Aug 5th, 2014
Of 8 different rosés that I had, this was one of the best. Surprised, because I know South Africa doesn't export any of the good stuff. Some must have slipped through.
Of 8 different rosés that I had, this was one of the best. Surprised, because I know South Africa doesn't export any of the good stuff. Some must have slipped through.
Aug 2nd, 2014
Floral and mandarin scents with matching or peach flavors and a short pleasing finish.
Floral and mandarin scents with matching or peach flavors and a short pleasing finish.
Oct 2nd, 2015