Kalmoesfontein Red Blend is a red produced by A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines in Swartland, Swartland, South Africa. Made from Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and Tinta Barroca. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 2 vintages; members see when each one is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Swartland
Region: Swartland
Country: South Africa
Grapes: Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Tinta Barroca
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, low tannin, medium acidity, dry
A characterful, Rhône-inspired blend from Badenhorst's Kalmoesfontein farm in the Swartland, where old bush vines yield wines of texture and soul rather than sheer weight. The Cinsault and Grenache bring lifted red cherry and pomegranate freshness, while Syrah, Carignan, and Tinta Barocca add a savoury, peppery earthiness that feels distinctly of its place. It's an unpretentious, food-friendly wine — rustic in the best sense, with a lively finish that rewards the table rather than the trophy cabinet.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Swartland, South Africa
Swartland — a warm, dry-farmed region north of Cape Town in South Africa's Western Cape, and one of the country's most exciting sources of characterful wine.
Cinsault
Cinsault is a red grape long grown in France's Languedoc, valued for its soft, fruity charm and its role in blends and rosés across the Mediterranean.
Grenache
Grenache is a red grape that originated in the Aragón region of Spain, where it is called Garnacha, and it is widely grown across the Mediterranean.
Syrah
Syrah is a red grape from the Northern Rhône in France, responsible for some of the world's most dramatic, savoury reds.
Carignan
Carignan is a red grape of Spanish origin, traced to Aragón, where it is known as Cariñena.
More wines
From A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines
- Kalmoesfontein White Blend — A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines, Swartland
- Kelder Steen — A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines, Swartland
- Ramnasgras Cinsault — A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines, Swartland
- Secateurs Chenin Blanc — A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines, Swartland
- Secateurs Red Blend — A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines, Swartland
- Secateurs Riviera — A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines, Swartland
More red wines from Swartland
- Elpidios Red Blend — David & Nadia, Swartland
- Treinspoor — Sadie Family Wines, Swartland
- The Building Blocks — Mother Rock Wines, Swartland
- The Chocolate Block — Boekenhoutskloof, Swartland
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kalmoesfontein Red Blend from?
Kalmoesfontein Red Blend is produced by A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines in Swartland, Swartland, South Africa.
What grapes are in Kalmoesfontein Red Blend?
Kalmoesfontein Red Blend is a blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and Tinta Barroca.