A.A. Badenhorst
A.A.Badenhorst KilpKop Swartland, South Africa 2022 Chenin Blanc
What makes South Africa unique is its warm climate paired with some of the most ancient soils on earth - granite soils (over 600 million year old) - which results in bold red and white wines with high aromatic intensity.
A.A. Badenhorst work in Paardeberg, Swartland with low-yielding old vines on shallow granite soils that are handpicked with stems and sit on lees for 16 months. Kilp Kop means 'rock head' and refers to the original site of granite rocks on which the grapes are grown. The wine is deeply concentrated with aromas of pear, stone fruits and stem ginger. In the mouth, it is creamy, mineral and has exceptional length.
Tasting notes: pear, stone fruits, ginger, creamy, fennel, quince, dried herbs
Pairing: seafood, spicy food, lean fish, soft cheese