 | 2018 t Voetpad - Sadie Family Wines | € 41,14 (€ 49,78) |
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Deze field-blend aangeplant op de Noord-Westelijke kant van de Piquetberg vanaf 1887 is de oudste wijngaard van Zuid-Afrika. Sémillon steelt de show en wordt aangevuld met Sémillion Gris, Palomino, Muscat en Chenin. Naadloos evenwicht blijft zijn USP, al brengt deze 2018 de meest ronde en zachte expressie van ’t Voetpad tot op vandaag. Je kan hem drinken in de eerste jaren. Omwille van droogte zijn er maar enkele flessen hiervan voor handen. VOLGENS EBEN SADIE The ‘T Voetpad vineyard also followed the same trajectory as the Kokerboom as far as the production numbers are concerned, but here it was not on account of the soils being too drained, for the Voetpad vineyard is situated at the bottom of a mountain with some sub-soil moisture from a nearby river and underground draining. It was simply a case of very little fruit that set during flowering: a reality of a period of ongoing drought; and some vines actually died. In 2019 we will do a replanting in the vineyard and replace the vines that could not make it through. The 2018 wine stayed true to its normal character and we managed to produce one of our star wines from this parcel again. Production numbers are very, very limited. IN DE PERS 99 Tim Atkin MW – 7th South Africa Special Report - Overall White Wine of the Year 93 Neal Martin – vinous.com (November 2019) The 2018 T’Voetpad has a perfumed bouquet of nectarine, jasmine and wet wool, nicely defined but requiring a little encouragement from the glass. The palate is fresh and vibrant on the entry, offering orange peel and marmalade notes, a tang of lemongrass and a bright, effervescent finish that lingers in the mouth. Delightful. Drink 2020-2040. 94 Anthony Muelller – The Wine Advocate Issue # 245 – roberparker.com (Oktober 2019) A blend of Semillon, Palomino, Chenin & Muscat, the 2018 Old Vine Series T Voetpad Has a citrus-driven knows with the subtle floral hints from Muscat. Initially, the focus of the wine was mineral-driven. As the wine opened up, it gained in complexity, expressing each varietal individually over time. Mandarin orange, Meyer lemon zest, red delicious apple and stargazer lily, all promenade, with impeccable texture and minerality that is beautifully woven into the fabric of the wine. Medium-bodied, with the long complex finish, the T Voetpad has lively acidity and balanced focus that will last for years to come! Drink 2019-2040. Tim James – winemag.co.za (Juli 2019) Field blend – chenin, palomino, semillon. Dried fruit, quiet nose. Vineyard suffered badly from poor fruitset, so minuscule production. Some intensity and a good acidity from early picking. A bit awkward in youth. Savoury, less obvious fruit – some quince, apricot. Opens in glass, but opulence, power a touch less this year. 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. |