"Deep, seductive aromas of violets, green tea, coffee beans, orange, blackberry, peach pit and smoked paprika burst from the glass. The wine is homogeneous, layered and incredibly complex, with medium body and polished, elegant tannins. It has a lovely luminosity of fruit and floral sweetness on the midpalate. Concentrated on the finish. Fantastic. Try after 2026. (James Suckling 2024)
Features
Estate
Sadie Family
Cuvée
Columella
Vintage
2022
Designation
Swartland
Region
South Africa
Grape varieties
Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsaut et Tinta Barocca
Terroirs
Soils of decomposed granite, slate, gravel, vineyards of Paardeberg, Kasteelbarg, Malmesbury, Piquetberg, plots of old vines, altitude from 200 to 1000 meters, warm Mediterranean climate.
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Fermented in 3300l open concrete vats under indigenous yeasts for 3 weeks, post-fermentation maceration for a further 3 weeks before transfer to barrels.
Breeding
12 months in French oak barrels (5% new), then 12 months in tuns, unfined and unfiltered.
Alcohol content
13,2%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense, brilliant ruby colour
Nose
Floral scents, notes of bright fresh fruit, oriental spices, violet, and deeper earthy nuances.
Mouth
Fresh, compact attack, silky, perfectly balanced tannins, long, delicious finish with floral and spicy nuances.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2048
Production
9,487 bottles
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with grilled beef tenderloin, lamb tagine, Fourme d'Ambert cheese...
Sadie Family
Swartland
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) 97/100
About the wine:
Columella 2022 has the lowest alcohol level ever bottled for this cuvée, at 13.2%. It's a blend of syrah, mourvèdre, grenache, cinsault and tinta barocca. This wine takes time to open up on the nose and is initially quite introspective, gently unfolding scents of potpourri, underbrush and stalky red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine tannins. Symmetry and concentration really come through - a much "fresher" Columella than older vintages, with a sapid finish that keeps you coming back for another sip. Eben Sadie said he'd finish the rest of the bottle the night after my tasting... I can see why. 2026-2048
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2024) 98/100
About the wine:
Deep, seductive aromas of violets, green tea, coffee beans, orange, blackberry, peach pit and smoked paprika burst from the glass. The wine is homogeneous, layered and incredibly complex, with medium body and polished, elegant tannins. It has a lovely luminosity of fruit and floral sweetness on the midpalate. Concentrated on the finish. Fantastic. Try it after 2026.
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