 | 2020 Soldaat - Sadie Family Wines | € 48,72 (€ 58,95) |
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Bijna vijftig jaar terug werd Grenache Noir aangeplant op Piekenierskloof op 708m hoogte. De vinificatie en élevage op ciment verleent een frisse vitaliteit die voorlopig nog rust vereist. Eben Sadie The 2020 Soldaat had two pivotal shifts in the process of coming to being. Firstly, we realized that the more heavily shaded bunches contributed to a volume of herbal, greener characteristics in the wine in some of the older vintages; and by mid-December we trimmed away the leaves around the bunches only to enable more sunlight to come through - not excessively, but certainly more than in the past. Secondly, we slightly reduced the percentage of whole clusters by destemming around 35% of the bunches – this decreases the volume of potassium pick up and pH meltdown. The wine is still very much primal red bright fruit and intense berried flavours, but we have gained greater purity and earthy characters; and a better tannin structure in the end of the wine. The wine has both aromatic brightness and weight in texture. IN DE PERS 92 Anthony Mueller - robertparker.com (Juni 2022) Floral and red-fruited, the 2020 Old Vine Series Soldaat begins with a gorgeous expression of wild cherry, black raspberry and potpourri with dried roses on the nose. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is mineral-driven with red and white spice elements that give way to lifting tannins and succulent acidity. This juicy little gem concludes with a delightfully lingering finish that waves with crunchy red fruit. Drink 2022-2035. 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. |