2024 Sadie Family Pofadder

Eben Sadie is considered a pioneer in South African viticulture. His insights can be said to have completely changed the way the Swartland region was perceived. It was Eben who discovered the mature vineyards here and produced his renowned Columella and Palladius. The Pofadder comes from a vineyard in the Swartland region, with its rich slate soil. Located on Riebeek Mountain, it was the clear favorite of the five vineyards selected for a Cinsault wine. After harvest, there is a rigorous selection process to remove both unripe and overripe grapes. The bunches are then fully fermented in an open vat, with a twice-daily punchdown. After a month, the grapes are pressed in a basket press, and the wine is then aged for a year in oak barrels. The Pofadder displays delicate red fruit aromas of great purity and linearity; there are soft oriental spice and earthy aromas on the outer edges, suggesting increasing complexity in the future. The same fruit and deeper earthiness are evident in the texture and flavor, resulting in a more serious style of Cinsault with remarkably supple tannins and softer acidity. Certainly a wine that should be decanted in its youth and this vintage is expected to have a remarkably long drinking window. FACT: In the "Attachments" tab, you'll find the official fact sheet for this fine wine. We'll automatically send it to you when you order it. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount . You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at checkout. We're located in Dordrecht, just off the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address