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Critics Ratings

‘Enticing, with tangerine, nectarine and orange notes forming a juicy, almost unctuous core, while bitter almond, acacia and citrus oil details fill in through the dense and lengthy finish. Offers lots of coiled energy. Intense. Sémillon. Best from 2021 through 2028.’ – James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 94/100 (May 2019)

‘Semillon - both white & red variant - from Olifants River, 18 month on lees in large old oak ‘stukvate’ (foudres). Like smoky 2016 (92 pts), lemon-toned 2017 most fruit-filled in line-up, with variety’s spirited acidity contrasting with its richness, driving persistent finish.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2019, 4.5* (93/100)

‘Right up there with the equally brilliant 2016, this incredible blend of Semillon Blanc and Gris from Henk Laing’s Trekpoort farm on Citrusdal Mountain took six months to finish fermenting in 2017. A “ridiculous vineyard” it may be, but the wine it produces is rich and waxy with stony, pink grapefruit-like acidity. 2020-27’ - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2018, 98/100

‘The 2017 Kokerboom is Sadie’s pure Sémillon from vines that are now 93 years old. It has a very well defined bouquet of yellow flowers, jasmine and touches of orange pith. The palate is supremely well balanced, with a perfect line of acidity, a waxy texture and hints of white pepper, lemon curd and a dab of sour lemon that lingers in the mouth. This is quite profound.’ – Neal Martin, Vinous, 96/100 (Aug 2018)

‘From Semillon planted in the 1930s from the Olifants River area. A pronounced nose of white peach, green apple, hay and herbs plus a slight waxy note. A powerful and voluminous palate – great fruit concentration, lovely creamy texture and tangy acidity make this a very striking wine. Alcohol: 13.5%.’ – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 94/100 (Nov 2018)