 | 2018 Mev. Kirsten - Sadie Family Wines | € 90,00 (€ 108,90) |
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Dit is het oudste perceel Chenin Blanc van Zuid-Afrika. We vinden het aan de voet van Botmanskop in Stellenbosch sinds 1920. De 2018 zet het grandioze success van de 2017 perfect verder. Deze primus inter pares is vorstelijk verfijnd tot in zijn eeuwiglijkende finale. De neus herinnert aan de Oude Wereld terwijl de textuur van krijtige tannine het geheel richting en dimensie geeft. Statig en één van de grootste witte wijnen op Aarde. Bewaar hem nog vele jaren. VOLGENS EBEN SADIE Being the oldest of our Old Vine vineyards, this vineyard has had the benefit of time and much work; and also being situated in Stellenbosch with a naturally higher rainfall, so it came as no surprise that we harvested the most regular crop and fruit from Mev. Kirsten’s vineyard. This year we again have the spectrum of fruit aromas from very fresh green apple running through to more tropical ones, with massive tannins and texture to the wine. This is a keeper for sure and we want to urge our valued clients to age this wine for a number of years prior to drinking. The yield was slightly down but the acidity and general condition of the fruit was just amazing. IN DE PERS 98 Tim Atkin MW – 7th South Africa Special Report 97 Neal Martin – vinous.com (November 2019) The 2018 Mev. Kirsten has a seductive bouquet of dried honey, mirabelle, orange blossom and light fennel aromas. The palate is fresh and saline on the entry, with a sense of energy and vivid animation. The marmalade and quince-tinged finish leaves the tongue tingling with glee. This continues to be one of Sadie's most compelling labels. Drink 2021-2045. 92 Anthony Muelller – The Wine Advocate Issue # 245 – roberparker.com (Oktober 2019) Initially, the nose of the 2018 Old Vine Series Mev Kirsten started off shy but after getting the wineglass spinning, it awoke with a white powdery minerality, citrus focal point, centered around dusty white flowers. On the palate, the wine expands and unfolds with the complexity of a Rubik's cube, continually spinning between blanched almond skin, pressed citrus peel, bee pollen and with a fine powdery minerality that lingers through the finish. Medium to full-bodied, the complexity of this wine is evident with its long finish and bright acidity that is softly bitter and makes me crave fresh shellfish on the beach. The structure, complexity and focus will allow this wine to age for decades. Impressive! Drink 2020-2040. Tim James – winemag.co.za (Juli 2019) Chenin from urban Stellenbosch; the most regular crop this year. Greatly delicate, gently aromatic nose. Subtle apricot. Superbly intense yet refined. Dense, steely. Altogether complete. Kernel of sucrosity surrounded by steel. Grandeur. 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. |