2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Palomino
Region Swartland
Production Details Reported as the final standalone vintage; subsequent Palomino production was intended for Badenhorst's sherry project.
Tasting Notes crushed stone, flint, sea spray, honey, resin
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Palomino
Region Swartland
Barrel Size 1200
Tasting Notes saline, marmalade, melted wax, hazelnut, lychee, stem ginger
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.82%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
pH 3.34
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Swartland
Soil Granite
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed
Total Aging 11 months
Lees Aging 11 months
Sulfites 90.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 1,400 bottles
Bottles1,400
Tartaric Acid 5.3 g/L
Tasting Notes precise, understated, lightly honeyed, peach
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.64
Total Acidity 4.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Swartland
Soil Granite
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed
Total Aging 11 months
Lees Aging 11 months
Sulfites 98.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 1,400 bottles
Bottles1,400
Tartaric Acid 4.6 g/L
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.63%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 4.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Swartland
Soil Granite
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed
Total Aging 11 months
Lees Aging 11 months
Sulfites 96.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 1,490 bottles
Bottles1,490
Tartaric Acid 4.9 g/L
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Swartland
Soil Granite
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed
Total Aging 11 months
Lees Aging 11 months
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 1,210 bottles
Bottles1,210
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.81%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 5.21 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Palomino
Palomino100%
Region Swartland
Soil Sand limestone
Fermentation Vessels Oak Cask
Pressing Method Whole Bunch
Total Aging 11 months
Sulfites 70.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Producer Information
Website
Address
Kalmoesfontein, Paardeberg, Swartland
Phone
+27 22 125 0116
Owner
Adi Badenhorst
Cellarmaster
Adi Badenhorst