A.A. Badenhorst Bokveld Pinot Noir 2017
By Christian Eedes, 20 June 2018
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Stepping out.
Clearly not even Adi Badenhorst is capable of resisting the allure of Pinot Noir with him now trying his hand at the variety using grapes sourced from the Ceres Plateau. The nose of the 2017 shows black cherry, some earthiness, licorice and spice. Alcohol is 14.5% and the palate is consequently big and broad – good fruit depth, moderate acidity and smooth tannins. Approximate retail price: R415 a bottle.
Editor’s rating: 88/100.
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