Notes

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Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

Sadie Family Skerpioen 2011:
‘The 2011 Old Vine Series Skerpioen is a blend of Chenin Blanc and Paolmino planted on limestone soils in a particularly cool part of Swartland that receives a paltry 300mm of rainfall per year. The bouquet is a heaven-scent kaleidoscope of aromas: wild honey, beeswax, dried apricot, hazelnut and smoke that are brilliantly defined. The palate is perfectly balanced with subtle notes of strawberry, Clementine, grapefruit and passion fruit struck through with awe-inspiring tension and minerality. This is such a pretty wine – you will be smitten upon first sip.’ – Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, 95/100 (Dec 2012)

‘”It cuts like a sushi knife,” is how Eben Sadie describes this ocean-influenced blend of mostly Palomino with 45% Chenin Blanc. The limestone soils and old vines give this a combination of weight and salinity. There are echos of Santorini and Sanlucar here, but the wine has a complexity and personality that are all its own. Waxy, spicy and very long on the palate. Drink 2013-22’ - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2013, 95/100

Sadie Family 'T Voetpad 2011:
‘Semillon, Chenin Blanc, Palomino and Muscat d’Alexandrie all from a tiny 105-year old vineyard, fermented together. Hovers between fruity, earthy and savoury, challenging the senses, but 2011’s appeal is beyond dispute, smoothly rounded, balanced, ultra long.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2013, 4.5*

‘A remarkable blend of mostly Semillon and Chenin, with a dash of Semillon Gris, Muscat and Palomino. This comes from a small parcel of vines planted in 1928 and cropped at 8 hectolitres per hectare. Savoury, sappy and complex, with a hint of grape skin bitterness adding extra structure to what is a rich, mealy, spicy white. The finish is bright, almost saline. Drink 2013-22.’ - Tim Atkin SA Special Report 2013, 95/100