Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

'One of a trio of world-class single site Chenin Blancs from David and Nadie Sadie (no relation to Eben, by the way), this hails from a two-hectare vineyard that was planted in 1968 and is often picked late. Completing full malolactic - such is the acidity in the grapes - this is leesy, focused and taut, with some ferrous grip and a textured palate.' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2020, 96/100

'Greenish pale copper colour. Very noble and this definitely benefits from air. I would decant it if serving it before 2023. Really rather beautifully structured with great nobility. Slightly more restrained and stand-offish than the Skaliekop but with a real peacock's tail of flavour on the end. Lots of high tones and satin texture with a very firm spine of acidity. A sort of amalgam of linden/lime flavours and the most luxurious honey - though no obvious sweetness. Very very long. Extremely discreet oak and wonderfully pure acidity.' - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17.5/20 (Sep 2020)

'Scant yield off heritage vineyard given the natural treatment, bunch pressed & matured 11 months in neutral French oak provides thrilling, vital yet vibrant & textured 2019. Pear & stonefruit which is pithy yet suave & so assured.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2021, 5* (95/100)