Alpha Estate Red [SMX], Alpha Estate 2022 sub region_Marsannay This is the 9th vintage

This is the 9th vintage of Secateurs Red blend bottled under the Badenhorst Family Wines

Pairs exceptionally well with red meats

The full-bodied wine is rich and refined with well-integrated

Abundant flavors of blackberry

Medium intensity on nose and palate

Alpha Estate Red [SMX], Alpha Estate 2022 sub region_Marsannay This is the 9th vintageA blend of 60% Syrah, 20% Xinomavro and 20% Merlot from the Amyndeon plateau at 620 710m of elevation. The vines are tended in sandy clay soil, with excellent drainage over thin a limestone layer. Destemming, no crushing, cold soak skin contact under controlled conditions, alcoholic fermentation at gradual increasing temperatures, maintenance of wine sur lie for eight months with regular stirring. Twelve months minimum in Allie Bertrange oak casks