Secateurs Red Blend is a red produced by A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines in Swartland, Swartland, South Africa. Made from Cinsault, Grenache, Tinta Barroca, Syrah and Carignan. 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, Tinta Barroca, Syrah, Carignan
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, low tannin, medium acidity, dry
A lively, unpretentious blend from Swartland's Cinsault-led tradition, this wine leads with red cherry and pomegranate fruit, backed by a dusting of dried herbs and white pepper typical of the region's old-vine Rhône and Iberian varieties. It's light on its feet with soft tannins and just enough freshness to make it genuinely easy-drinking without being simple. A reliable everyday red that punches above its modest ambitions.
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.
Tinta Barroca
Tinta Barroca is a red grape from the Douro Valley in northern Portugal, one of the traditional varieties used in Port and Douro red blends, prized for its productivity and deep colour.
Syrah
Syrah is a red grape from the Northern Rhône in France, responsible for some of the world's most dramatic, savoury reds.
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 Chenin Blanc — 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 Secateurs Red Blend from?
Secateurs Red Blend is produced by A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines in Swartland, Swartland, South Africa.
What grapes are in Secateurs Red Blend?
Secateurs Red Blend is a blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Tinta Barroca, Syrah and Carignan.