"This wine has gorgeous, bewitching aromas of rhubarb, licorice, currant, citrus peel, dried rose and paprika. It's refined and elegant, medium-bodied with fine, crisp tannins that give it bite. More savory characteristics come through on a long, taut finish. Best after 2025. (James Suckling 2024)
Features
Estate
Sadie Family
Cuvée
Pofadder
Vintage
2023
Designation
Swartland
Region
South Africa
Grape varieties
100% Cinsault (Hermityk)
Terroirs
Iron-rich, decomposed slate soils, vines planted in 1967 at an altitude of 150 metres, warm Mediterranean climate.
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
50% whole harvest, fermentation in concrete vats, 30-day maceration on skins, unfined, unfiltered wine
Breeding
For 11 months in 28-year-old lightning
Alcohol content
13,2%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Ruby-red colour, shiny disk
Nose
Sublime bouquet, sophisticated expression of the grape variety, scents of black fruit, liquorice and oriental spices.
Mouth
Impressive depth, lots of maturity, fine but firm tannins, vibrant acidity in development, wonderfully long finish.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink before
2045
Production
5,000 bottles
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with duck parmentier, veal fondant with citrus vinegar, free-range chicken supreme...
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) 96/100
About the wine:
The Pofadder 2023, 100% Cinsault planted in schist, has a floral bouquet of white flowers, rose petals, bright wild strawberries and cranberries, with a little more minerality than the Soldaat. The palate is medium-bodied, with crisp red fruits. This is perhaps the most taut Pofadder I've tasted, culminating in a linear finish with life-affirming thrills. This Pofadder is brilliant, effortless and even better than last year's. 2025-2045
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2024) 95/100
About the wine:
This wine has magnificent, bewitching aromas of rhubarb, licorice, redcurrant, citrus peel, dried rose and paprika. It's refined and elegant, medium-bodied with fine, crisp tannins that give it bite. More savory characteristics are expressed on a long, taut finish. Best after 2025.
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