Swartland Rebel: The Adi Badenhorst Story

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In this episode, we sit down with Adi Badenhorst, one of the defining voices of South Africa’s Swartland. From his roots in Constantia to rebuilding a historic cellar at Kalmoesfontein, Adi shares how old vines, proper farming, and community shape his wines and his philosophy.

We talk Swartland’s evolution, independent spirit, and why great wine starts long before the cellar: in the soil, the people, and the purpose behind the work. Expect candor, depth, and a refreshing no-nonsense view of what wine is really about. 🍷

Credits & thanks to:
🎥 Director of Photography, Pasquale Tropea, CINEPRISE
🖥️ Editor, Lucas Rupnik
🎵Beethoven's Symphony no. 5 - remix by Semo
🍴Foxy Restaurant, Montréal, Canada
📸 Additional video footage: Jean-François Michaud