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The Sadie Family Columella 2022
R1,200.00
The Columella has taken on many dimensions and interpretations over time, with quality being the central pillar. Varietal changes and viticultural improvements have most positively improved overall quality.
2022 is a blend of 7 vineyards on Paardeberg, 3 on Kasteelberg, 1 in Marlmesbury and 1 in Piquetberg.
Varieties include Syrah, Mourvédre, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsaut and Tinta Barocca
This 2022 Columella vintage displays floral aromas, and the bright, fresh fruit aromas carry over into oriental spicey aspects that then meet up with deepened earthy dynamics. Over time, the trademark violets and perfumes will develop further; the wine is very compact. The acidity at the end of the palate and the overall tannin are very well-placed, and the overall balance of the wine is terrific. The first thought that comes to mind is that it is a classic vintage, with most aspects being textbook. This 2022 vintage is also the lowest alcohol we ever achieved on the blend at 13,2 %. The wine needs time.
Corlien thinks the wine calls for “staan ribbetjie”
ANALYSIS: Alc 13,2% | pH 3,5 | TA 5,7 g/l | RS 1,8 g/l
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Description
Eben’s notes at release in 2024:
After having had one of the wettest winters in many decades, we have just lived through one of the driest summer patches in the Swartland ever recorded. It has practically not rained here for the past six months, but we hope these adverse and extreme climatic patterns will end. Last year was arguably our busiest year ever, and the main agenda items were the energy crisis, the construction of the new cellar and a new water purification plant, and all of the roadworks and civils.
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| Producer | The Sadie Family |
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