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DECANT SF WILL BE CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE EVENT THE EVENING OF SATURDAY, MARCH 8th.
Adi Badenhorst is one of Swartland's pioneering winemakers, known for his minimal intervention approach, crafting wines that authentically reflect the unique terroir of South Africa’s Coastal Region.
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WINEMAKER: Adi Badenhorst
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FARMING: Sustainable, Minimal Intervention
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VARIETY: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Pinotage
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TERROIR: Vineyards located in Swartland, known for its rugged landscape, granite soils, and Mediterranean climate ideal for balanced ripening.
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VINIFICATION: Fermented naturally; racked off lees six months post-fermentation, followed by a gentle filtration before bottling, unfined.
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AGING: Brief maturation period in tank before bottling; no oak aging.
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TASTING NOTES: Aromatic with dark berry fruits, cedar, and leather nuances. The palate is robust yet approachable, showing rich, structured tannins from Cabernet Sauvignon balanced elegantly by the fresh, lighter notes from Pinotage.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Versatile—pairs with nearly anything, from burgers and grilled meats to everyday comfort dishes.
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ALCOHOL: 14.0%
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Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that we are on the unceded ancestral homelands of the Ramaytush Ohlone (the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula) and the Wappo & Miwok (the original inhabitants of Napa County).