Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Wine
Online-Only Auction, 22 - 29 March 2021
Wine: Cape Heritage
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About this Item
Considered among the new age icons responsible for the Swartland’s success, and a driving force behind the Swartland Revolution, Adi Badenhorst was one of the first to really believe in the area and purchased Kalmoesfontein back in 2008 with his cousin Hein. Over the last decade, 41 hectares of old vines, the oldest planted back in 1952, have been farmed back to glory. They practice biological farming and make natural wines in the traditional manner.
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Critics Ratings
'This is a first release for this Chenin, sourced from what Adi Badenhorst calls “the best vineyard on the Paardeberg” for the variety. Saline, granitic and very complex, it’s a taut, mineral expression of the grape with stone fruit and pear skin flavours, understated oak and a very long finish. Drink: 2016-23.' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2016, 95/100
'As fine a wine as you could ever wish to taste, 2015 chenin eases onto the palate with poise & grace, balancing lovely fresh acidity with perfume, blossom & gently spiced apple & pear. Layers of tropical fruit follow on, leading to a seriously long finish. Only old/large oak.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2018, 5* (97/100)
'The 2015 Dassiekop Granietsteen Chenin Blanc has a seductive praline and yellow fruit-scented bouquet, subtle nectarine and peach skin notes developing in the glass. The palate is fresh and vibrant with an energetic opening, a crisp line of acidity, notes of yellow plum and orange pith towards the waxy-textured finish that has superb tension.' - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, 92/100 (Apr 2017)
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