A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines

Secateurs Red Rhône Blend

8.8113 ratings
8.919 pro ratings
Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Cinsault, Carignan, Mourvedre, Grenache
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Turkey, Veal, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Christian Baeppler

2012 A.A. Badenhorst 'Secateurs' Swartland South Africa. Mainly Shiraz and Cinsault, cleverly blended with a small proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage and Mourvèdre grown on granite soil near Malmsbury. Suave texture, Cinsault adds most convincing feature, it's suppleness. Liqueur like red currant and strawberry aromas, with mineral undertones. Fresh finish. Worth seeking out, good value for money!!

2012 A.A. Badenhorst 'Secateurs' Swartland South Africa. Mainly Shiraz and Cinsault, cleverly blended with a small proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage and Mourvèdre grown on granite soil near Malmsbury. Suave texture, Cinsault adds most convincing feature, it's suppleness. Liqueur like red currant and strawberry aromas, with mineral undertones. Fresh finish. Worth seeking out, good value for money!!

6 people found it helpfulMay 21st, 2014
Felipe Ferreiro

Sommelier/Wine Director Restaurante Las Rias Bajas

8.5

Capa y densidad media alta, granate y ribete violeta. En nariz buena potencia, fruta roja madura, notas balsámicas, ahumado ligero. En boca buena entrada, paso con buen secante, ligero, el final se queda un poco corto.

Capa y densidad media alta, granate y ribete violeta. En nariz buena potencia, fruta roja madura, notas balsámicas, ahumado ligero. En boca buena entrada, paso con buen secante, ligero, el final se queda un poco corto.

Apr 2nd, 2016
Stephen Bonner

Medium-bodied and smooth with layers of red plum, red cherry, hints of smoke, liquorice, Asian spice mix, and black pepper. Great value.

Medium-bodied and smooth with layers of red plum, red cherry, hints of smoke, liquorice, Asian spice mix, and black pepper. Great value.

Dec 4th, 2015
Will Stanley

Woahhhh. This was a surprise!! Very complex, perfectly balanced and accomplished Rhône style wine.

Woahhhh. This was a surprise!! Very complex, perfectly balanced and accomplished Rhône style wine.

Aug 18th, 2015
Evan Keaschuk

Hard not to like this one. Juicy, fresh, but a good deal of concentration. Black fruit, tar, herbal notes that point to the Rhone, and spice. Not overly complex, but balanced and well put together. Definitely a nice late-night sip

Hard not to like this one. Juicy, fresh, but a good deal of concentration. Black fruit, tar, herbal notes that point to the Rhone, and spice. Not overly complex, but balanced and well put together. Definitely a nice late-night sip

Aug 2nd, 2015
Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

8.7

Excellent summer weight wine. Nice herbs and spice and a hint of sense of place. Must be the 2% pinotage showing through

Excellent summer weight wine. Nice herbs and spice and a hint of sense of place. Must be the 2% pinotage showing through

Jul 30th, 2015
Ryan Mullins

Beautiful texture and red fruit. Maybe my favorite SA wine under $40 ever

Beautiful texture and red fruit. Maybe my favorite SA wine under $40 ever

Mar 5th, 2015
Nicolas Bazinet

Grand rapport $$$/plaisir

Grand rapport $$$/plaisir

Nov 13th, 2014
Edward Garnett

Great start smooth finish.

Great start smooth finish.

Jul 29th, 2018
Elizabeth Flynn

2012. Nose is old world. Goes well with truffle pasta

2012. Nose is old world. Goes well with truffle pasta

Jul 25th, 2018