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A. A. Badenhorst Secateurs Chenin Blanctext
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A. A. Badenhorst Secateurs Chenin Blanc 2015

Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, South AfricaFrom the man credited with spearheading the Swartland Revolution, this chenin blanc is a highlight of the South African offerings on our market. If you see it, buy. And this is his "entry-level" Secateurs line, from selected old bush vines on granite slopes. Cream, wild herbs, meadow flowers are drawn across a very waxy palate, where spiced pear and subtle fennel notes join in. Savoury, with precise lemon zest vibrancy, broken stones, roasted nut, medicinal lemon balm and gentle honeycomb, this young vintage finishes smoothly, with some gentle waxy warmth. Drinking now well, but will hold with short term aging.Tasted: 28 October 2016Tasted by: Prices:
BC$26.00750mlprivate wine shops
AB$24.00750ml 
MB$23.00750ml 
Producer: A. A. BadenhorstDistributors: The Living Vine
Grape: Chenin BlancCSPC: 793729UPC: 899109002028