Timed Online Auction, 7 - 22 April 2025

Provenance

Producer

Critics Ratings

Younger of the single-vineyards (1985), on a shale ('skalie') site; also bunch pressed, minimal intervention, only older oak. 2015 true to 2014 (94 pts) debut in its attractive ferrous character, silky and harmonious palate, exquisite soft, saline conclusion hinting at tangerine pith.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2017, 4.5* (93 pts)

'Like Hoë-Steen, this is another single barrel Chenin from the Sadies, although Skaliekop comes entirely from the Paardebosch farm and is grown on richer soils. The result is a denser, more textured wine, showing favours of banana bread and pear, a drizzle of honey and a taut, structured finish.' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2016, 95/100