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Critics Ratings

'Planted between 1900 and 1928, and all on its own roots, this wild, isolated vineyard is one of the oldest in the Cape. Combining Semillon, Chenin, Palomino and Muscat, the resulting wine is more exotic than the 2015, with tangerine and stone fruit undertones, some baking spices and a stony finish.' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2017, 95/100

'Exotic mix of old vines. Pungent and distinctive. I note prices are not given for these Sadie wines! Long and exciting. Fermented lemon cough lozenges.' - Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Oct 2017)

The Old Vine Series 'T Voetpad is a field blend of grape varieties that were planted between 1900 and 1928. The nose is quite closed at first and demands patience, reluctantly revealing scents of wild heather, undergrowth and a touch of honeysuckle. The palate is well-balanced with yellow plum, orange zest and dried honey on the entry. It is very harmonious with superbly judged acidity that infuses so much tension that it errs toward a Riesling in style, as if the 'T Voetpad cherry-picks the best from each grape variety. It is blessed with a wonderful, vivacious finish of white peach, Clementine and yellow plum on the long waxy-textured finish. This is another exceptional addition to the Old Vine Series.' - Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, 96/100 (Oct 2013)

'Semillon, Chenin, Palomino, and Muscat d'Alexandrie all from a tiny 106-year-old vineyard, fermented together. Scents of poached apple, an intriguing fennel note, but 2012's flavours are a zesty mix of passionfruit and melon, sleek and tightly focused.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2014, 4.5*