 | 2017 Treinspoor - Sadie Family Wines | € 41,90 (€ 50,70) |
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Swartland. Tinta Barocca planted in 1930 in the West of Malmesbury. Eben Sadie “oordeelt” dat 2017 Treinspoor zijn voorganger van 2016 overtreft. Deze zuivere, gefocuste Tinta Barocca bracht toen ook al een grandioze wijn. De 2017 is somber, ernstig, krachtig en diep. De strakke tannine belooft groot bewaarpotentieel. Bewaar hem zorgvuldig en decanteer zeker als je hem te vroeg opent. Eens proeven binnen een jaar of vijf? Treinspoor vertoont intrigerende gelijkenissen met Barolo. VOLGENS EBEN SADIE We had a very strong release in 2016 with this vineyard, but in our opinion the 2017 is even better and a big contender for being the wine of the vintage, simply in view of its overall complexity. The purity and the focus of the Tinta Barocca grape place it in many ways above more fashionable varieties in terms of ultra-quality wine. The general aromatics are still closed up and the wine needs time to unfold, but the general brightness of the fruit and some serious black stone fruit aromatics suggest that much more is to come from this wine - it is currently but revealing only a fraction of its true personality. The lower alcohol, lifted tannin and acidity make for a very savoury finish and a wine that can truly age. IN DE PERS 93 Neal Martin – vinous.com (Augustus 2018) The 2017 Treinspoor is pure Tinta Barocca, which Eben opined is the most exciting grape at the moment, matured for one year in foudres. It has a very well defined bouquet, almost Barolo-like, with touches of dried flowers and rose petal. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and wonderfully balanced, creating real tension from start to finish and featuring touches of bay leaf and tea leaf toward the poised but sustained finish. Superb. Drink 2019-2032. 93 Christian Eedes - winemag.co.za (November 2018) From Swartland Tinta Barocca planted in 1974. A very attractive nose with notes of herbs and flowers plus a certain twiginess before cranberry and mulberry while pure fruit, fresh acidity and grippy tannins on the palate make for a super-sexy drop. Alcohol: 13%. Tim James – Platter’s Some people always greatly admire this tinta barocca, and Eben has always been especially enthusiastic about it as expressive of Swartland terroir. I never have, though I’ve liked it more each year as it has (in my opinion) gained in finesse and its implacable tannin has been better and better managed. This vintage I do admire, with its dark, brooding quality, its intensity, promising complexity to come. I still think that there’s probably more skeleton than flesh, and a touch of unnecessary sweetness, but maybe ten years in bottle will prove me wrong. Gezien de lage opbrengsten is deze wijn voortaan enkel verkrijgbaar bij aankoop van evenveel Palladius of Columella. Sadie Family WinesWinery of the Year - Platter’s South African Wine Guide 2015 SadieThe Swartland Independent Producers veranderen Zuid Afrika als wijnland. Hun pionier is één van de beste wijnmakers ter wereld (en een ervaren surfer) genaamd Eben Sadie. Hij wordt vereerd als National Treasure en gamechanger. Hij ontgint wonderlijke terroirs, herstelt verwaarloosde bushvines en leidt de avant-garde in doordachte wijnbouw en vinificatie. Zijn Columella en Palladius zijn de eerste Afrikaanse Grands Vins. Daarnaast biedt zijn iconische “Ouwingerdreeks” kleine loten eigenzinnige bewaarwijnen uit specifieke climats. Appreciëer deze boeiende en betekenisvolle wijnen zolang de voorraad strekt. 2017 Winemakers' Winemaker Award, Institute of Masters of Wine Jane Masters MW, chairman of the Institute of Masters of Wine - Eben’s determined search to produce outstanding wines has put Swartland and South Africa on the map. I am delighted that the Master of Wine Winemakers have rewarded his dedication and talent – it’s truly well deserved. |