"Lighter in color this year, Soldaat 2021 Old Vine Series is bright with aromas of ripe, crisp red fruits that balance with a bouquet of powdery cherry blossoms. Medium-bodied and 13% alcohol, the palate is fresh yet possesses a nervous energy that unfolds as the wine settles on the palate before revealing a delicious tannic grip. Grenache has a fine, floral finish and will need a little more time in bottle to blossom, but will drink beautifully over the next 12 to 14 years. Give it time, and your patience will be rewarded. " (Wine Advocate 2022) - Very limited quantities!
Features
Estate
Sadie Family
Cuvée
Soldaat
Vintage
2021
Designation
Swartland
Region
South Africa
Grape varieties
100% Grenache
Terroirs
Decomposed granite floors
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Partial destemming, maceration for 30 days, pressing in an old wooden press.
Breeding
12 months in barrels
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Strawberry and red fruit aromas
Mouth
Fine, digestible, elegant, very long-lasting
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with roast or grilled beef, game, navarin lamb...
Sadie Family
Swartland
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (guide 2022) 94/100 (Wonderful wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Lighter in color this year, Soldaat 2021 Old Vine Series is bright with aromas of ripe, crisp red fruits that balance with a bouquet of powdery cherry blossom. Medium-bodied and 13% alcohol, the palate is fresh yet possesses a nervous energy that unfolds as the wine settles on the palate before revealing a delicious tannic grip. Grenache has a fine, floral finish and will need a little more time in bottle to blossom, but will drink beautifully over the next 12 to 14 years. Give it time, and your patience will be rewarded.
Tim Atkin
Rated wine (guide 2022) 97/100
Customer reviews
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