Tasting Notes
The 2017 Family White is a blend of 32% Chenin Blanc, 19% Roussanne, 12% each of Grenache Blanc and Verdelho, 8% Viognier, 7% Grenache Gris, 6% Grenache and 4% Clairette Blanche. Yup, Grenache in all three colours! This is so impressive. Immediate sense of powerful mineral core enveloped in citruses, nectarine, apricot and mellow floral notes, with buttercream and elegant whispers of vanilla. Lots packed in there. No overt oak, some vibrant herbaceous hints. Texturally indulgent yet fresh and mouthwatering. Great for rich foods, the balance is impeccable.
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We firmly believe that Adi Badenhorst is the most exciting winemaker in South Africa. He is also the most frustrating. His laid back, self-deprecating, playful manner keeps you guessing and makes you wonder whether he has any idea what he is actually doing, whether he just chucks some grapes into a vat and hopes for the best, but we know full well that there is a huge amount of expertise that goes on behind closed doors, when no one is around to witness his skill and diligence ...and spoil his reputation!