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A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines Ramnasgras Cinsault 2014

By , 3 November 2015

A.A. Badenhorst Ramnasgras Cinsault 2014

Haunting.

How good can single-variety Cinsault be? Pretty bloody amazing in the case of Ramnasgras 2014 from a vineyard planted in 1956 from A.A. Badenhorst is the answer.

Wild strawberry, dried rose petals, fynbos, earth, pepper and spice on the nose – all very delicate, subtle and alluring. Lovely fruit expression, bright acidity and super-fine tannins on the palate. A pleasure on every level to drink.

#WinemagRating: 94/100.

Buy with the A.A. Badenhorst Red 2013, rated 92/100 for R550.

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