Critics Ratings

‘Fashionable red grape, here sourced from 3 Swartland blocks (2 organic), 40% bunch pressed. Classy 2013 understated, delicate even, ultra-fine grape tannins cradle lovely limpid fruit. Sadly only 225 cases.’ – Platter's SA Wine Guide, 4.5*

‘Strawberry fruit flavours dominate. Quite sweet and medicinal initially and then very racy and complex on the palate with a hint of something a little bit gamey. Finishes bone dry. I'd love to see this next to a Châteauneuf. Drink 2016-2023.’ – Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Aug 2018)

‘The 2013 Grenache comes from granite soils in Paardeberg that are organically farmed. It spent at least one month on the skins and is aged for 11 to 12 months. It has a very perfumed, floral bouquet with scents of redcurrant jus, rose petals, wild heather and burdock. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity: finely tuned, tart red fruit that belie that structure toward the precise finish. Another supremely well-crafted, understated Swartland Grenache courtesy of David Sadie that is a testament to the heights that this variety can achieve in this country.’ – Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, 93/100 (Oct 2014)

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