{"product_id":"badenhorst-family-wines-secateurs-chenin-blanc","title":"Badenhorst Family Wines Secateurs Chenin Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003eSecateurs is the entry point to Adi Badenhorst's world, but don't let that fool you into thinking it's a simple wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Swartland, one of the most exciting wine regions in South Africa, it comes from a patchwork of old bush-vine vineyards planted on decomposed granite soils around the Paardeberg. Many of the vines are decades old, dry-farmed, and forced to dig deep into the soil for water, producing fruit with far more concentration and character than you'd normally expect at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdi Badenhorst was one of the winemakers who helped put Swartland on the map. While much of South Africa spent years chasing polished international styles, he looked back towards old vineyards, minimal intervention, and wines that reflected their landscape. Secateurs is probably the clearest expression of that philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine spends time on its lees in a mixture of old casks, large oak vats, and concrete tanks, giving it a texture that's surprisingly serious. There's plenty of peach, pear, citrus, and honeyed fruit, but what really stands out is the combination of richness and freshness. It feels broad and generous without ever becoming heavy, with a stony, almost salty edge running through the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat keeps people coming back to Secateurs year after year is that it overdelivers. It drinks like a wine that should cost considerably more, offering a glimpse into the old-vine Swartland style that has made Badenhorst one of South Africa's most respected producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bottle that regularly ends up in blind tastings looking very comfortable beside wines twice the price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Badenhorst Family Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58263518642557,"sku":"6009800591095","price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/8953\/3422\/files\/capture_2026-06-09-12-28-54-0000.jpg?v=1781008228","url":"https:\/\/thebeerhive.co.uk\/products\/badenhorst-family-wines-secateurs-chenin-blanc","provider":"The Beerhive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}