Raaigras

Swartland Grenache

The A.A. Badenhorst Raaigras is a delightful Grenache from the Swartland region. This red wine embodies a full body that beautifully showcases the rich fruit intensity of the Grenache varietal. The wine carries a pronounced acidity that adds a refreshing and lively touch to each sip. The Grenache grapes from Swartland lend their prominent fruit flavors to this wine, offering a remarkable tasting experience. The Raaigras finishes with a lovely dryness, making it a perfect companion for a variety of dishes.

Tasting notes:

Blackberry

Plum

Black Pepper

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:

Grilled Meats, Grilled Lamb, Lamb Chops

Region:

Swartland

Swartland is one of South Africa's largest wine regions, famed for its mouthwatering Chenin Blancs, fragrant Syrahs and punchy Pinotage. Forty miles north of Cape Town, Swartland covers a large area from the Atlantic Ocean to the sun-kissed plains of Piketberg. The region has a hot, dry climate away from the cooling ocean, with ancient shale and granite-based soils. This forces the vines to work hard, producing small but concentrated grapes.

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