Badsberg Vintage Port 2005

Since its establishment in 1951, winemakers, members of the cellar and viticulturists at Badsberg have been committed to the production of quality wines every year. This dedication together with modern cellar equipment enables Badsberg's cellar-master and his team to produce quality wines that are regularly awarded many prestigious national and international awards.

Visitors are invited to taste these award winning white, red and sparkling wines, port, muscadel and heavenly hanepoot in the modern wine tasting centre.

Accolades

2009 Veritas Awards - Bronze

Tasting Notes

Colour: Deep ruby.
Nose: Berry and stewed fruit.
Palate: A full bodied wine with excellent balance.

Rich fruitcake flavours

Blend Information
45% Shiraz 45% Cabernet Sauivignon 10% Ruby Cabernet

General Information

Climate: Mediterranean

Established: Badsberg Wine Cellar was established in 1951, among 23 members. Badsberg currently has 23 members.

Cellar master: Willie Burger, since 1998.

Senior Winemaker: Henri Swiegers, since 2002.

Viticulturist: De Wet Hugo, since 2006.

Assistant Winemaker: Jaco Booysen

Production:

22 200 tonnes in 2010

22 700 tonnes in 2009
21 177 tonnes in 2008
20 200 tonnes in 2007
16 800 tonnes in 2006
14 698 tonnes in 2005

Vineyards: Currently 80% white and 20% red. By 2015 this ratio will change to 65% white and 35% red.

New Plantings: Merlot, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc

Soil Types: Rock, sandy loam, black turf, red mountain soil with rocky terrace.

Geography: Mild, warm summers with nights cooling off rapidly, especially along the mountainside.

Rainfall: Winter rainfall region with rainfall primarily between May and September. Average rainfall is approximately 1000mm per annum.

Regional Information: Badsberg is part of Badsberg Conservancy.