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Sadie Family - Swartland Pofadder 2023

South Africa

Red

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96/100

Vinous

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95/100

James Suckling

South Africa
complete
deep
beautiful finish
duck parmentier

"Vinous judges this 100% Cinsault from Domaine Sadie: brilliant, effortless, and it's even better than last year's!"

"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 as a 28-year-old lightning bolt

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

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with duck parmentier, veal fondant with citrus vinegar, free-range chicken supreme...

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Expert opinion

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

Vinous A. Galloni

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 bright, effortless and even better than last year's. 2025-2045

James Suckling

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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