The Sadie Family, Rotsbank other_regions this estate releases five reds

this estate releases five reds

26% Mourvèdre and 23% Syrah aged in 35% new French oak

but it is best enjoyed sooner rather than later

The palate is medium-bodied with light blackberry

The Sadie Family, Rotsbank other_regions this estate releases five redsThe 2022 Rotsbank is pure Chenin Blanc from Swartland that Sadie told me he had waited 14 years to make. The 39 year old vines grow on a shallow blue granite shelf. It is whole bunch pressed and aged in old foudres. It has a penetrating granitic nose, a touch of Crustacea, and is very well defined with a hint of green olive. The palate is supremely well balanced, taut and vibrant, with real depth and a tingle of white pepper on the finish. This is a