Secateurs Chenin Blanc is a white produced by A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines in Swartland, Swartland, South Africa. Made from Chenin Blanc and Palomino. 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: White
Appellation: Swartland
Region: Swartland
Country: South Africa
Grapes: Chenin Blanc, Palomino
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, high acidity, dry
This is an easy-drinking, unoaked Chenin Blanc from the Swartland with a small dash of Palomino for texture and salinity. Expect vibrant citrus and orchard fruit, a chalky mineral edge, and crisp, refreshing acidity with no sweetness. It's a versatile, food-friendly white meant for casual enjoyment rather than long cellaring.
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.
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc is a versatile white grape from France's Loire Valley, capable of everything from bone-dry to lusciously sweet and sparkling, all underpinned by vibrant acidity.
Palomino
Palomino is a white grape from Andalucía in southern Spain, the foundation of dry sherry and the classic base variety of the vineyards around Jerez.
More wines
From A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines
- Kalmoesfontein Red Blend — A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines, Swartland
- 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 Red Blend — A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines, Swartland
- Secateurs Riviera — A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines, Swartland
More white wines from Swartland
- Palladius — Sadie Family Wines, Swartland
- Aristargos — David & Nadia, Swartland
- Chenin Blanc — David & Nadia, Swartland
- Chenin Blanc — Wolf & Woman Wines, W.O. Swartland
Frequently asked questions
Where is Secateurs Chenin Blanc from?
Secateurs Chenin Blanc is produced by A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines in Swartland, Swartland, South Africa.
What grapes are in Secateurs Chenin Blanc?
Secateurs Chenin Blanc is a blend of Chenin Blanc and Palomino.