Sadie Family - Olifants River Skurfberg 2023
South Africa
White
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96/100
James Suckling
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95/100
Vinous
"Sadie offers us a 100% Chenin cuvée from 80-year-old vines grown at the foot of the sublime Citrusdal Mountains!"
"The Skurfberg 2023, a pure Chenin on sandstone soils (which Sadie said created "earthy" whites), has a very intense nose. It's oily and resinous, with grapefruit notes and a hint of peach skin, very well defined but needing some time in the glass. Taut and fresh, the palate is very lime-centric on entry and bursts with energy from start to finish. It blossoms gently on the finish. This is an extremely gifted Skurfberg. 2026-2046" (Vinous 2024)
Features
Estate
Sadie Family
Cuvée
Skurfberg
Vintage
2023
Designation
Citrusdalberg
Region
South Africa
Grape varieties
100% Chenin Blanc
Terroirs
Soils of decomposed sand on Table Mountain, Skurfberg vineyard in the Citrusdal mountains, vines planted between 1940 and 1955 at an altitude of 150 metres, warm Mediterranean climate.
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
The three parcels are vinified separately, whole bunches are pressed for 3 hours, and vinified in old tuns.
Breeding
For 12 months for each parcel, then 6 months after blending, unfined and unfiltered.
Alcohol content
14,1%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright, pale gold colour
Nose
Beautifully concentrated, with aromas of Granny Smith apple, pear skin, fig, and gourmet notes of melon.
Mouth
Creamy, velvety texture, supported by vibrant, energetic acidity, superb concentration and a long, pure, elegant finish.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2046
Production
4,200 bottles
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with monkfish à l'Armoricaine, lobster just seared, Sole meunière...
Sadie Family
Olifants River
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Vinous A. Galloni
Wine rated (guide 2024) 95/100
About the wine:
Skurfberg 2023, a pure Chenin on sandstone soils (which Sadie said created "earthy" whites), has a very intense nose. It's oily and resinous, with notes of grapefruit and a hint of peach skin, very well defined but needing some time in the glass. Taut and fresh, the palate is very lime-centric on entry and bursts with energy from start to finish. It blossoms gently on the finish. This is an extremely gifted Skurfberg. 2026-2046
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2024) 96/100
About the wine:
Density and depth for this full-bodied Chenin Blanc. Savory and zesty, it reveals notes of lime peel, sliced pear, fenugreek, beeswax and chamomile. Brilliant, yet compact and dense. Drink from 2025.
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