Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

‘The 2015 Old Vine Series Pofadder, the 100% Cinsault from Eben Sadie, come from slate soils that are not decomposed. It has a pure and mineral-driven bouquet, beautifully defined with red cherries and crisp strawberry fruit, a stoniness tucked just underneath. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, tensile and linear, brimming with freshness and energy with raspberry and just a tinge of black cherry on the finish. Superb Cinsault, nuanced and detailed, an intellectual wine that will age with style. Drink 2018 - 2030.’ – Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, 94/100 (Apr 2017)

‘(100% whole-bunch fermentation; aged in large 25-year-old foudres): Bright, moderately saturated medium red. Pungent perfume of raspberry, strawberry, sandalwood, wild savory herbs and spices. Juicy, bright, dry and penetrating; doesn't deliver quite the sweetness or depth promised by the nose but this is wonderfully delineated, perfumed and light on its feet, and an utterly distinctive red wine. More refined than the 2014 version, without that wine's rustic hints: this is all red berries, spices and botanical herbs. Finishes with a fine dusting of tannins and sneaky length. If this wine was from southern France, I would probably have scored it even higher owing to its precision and cleanliness. Drink 2018-2024 ’ – Stephan Tanzer, Vinous, 92/100 (May 2017)

‘Grown on the red slate soils of Riebeek Kasteel, this pale, elegant, nuanced Cinsault was fermented with 100% whole bunches and has the clove and pepper spice notes to prove it. The youngster of the old vine series (the vineyard is only 48 years old), it’s floral, scented and beautifully balanced. Drink: 2016-21.’ – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2016, 95/100

'From Swartland Cinsault. Heady aromatics of cherry, wild strawberry, earth, herbs and spice. The palate packs a punch – there’s good depth of flavour, fresh acidity and although the tannins are by no means coarse, the wine has more structure than many other versions of the grape.' - Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 93/100 (Aug 2016)