2018 Sadie Family Columella

The 19th release of this iconic red that started it all for Eben Sadie in 2000. The blend is meant to be emblematic of all the Swartland’s various terrains. A wine is built for the long haul, blessed with and incredible complexity and finesse. Fermented in open concrete vats; no additions. Basket pressed. Aged 12 months in 8% new oak and 1yr in old foudres.

Tim Atkin “The percentage of Syrah decreases every year – it was once 80% and is now closer to 45% – allowing Eben Sadie to play with other Mediterranean grapes, namely Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault and Tinta Barocca. Remarkably well balanced and refined given the heat and dryness of the vintage, this is a scented, floral, nuanced red with red cherry and mulberry fruit, fine tannins and a lift of stony minerality. One of the best ever Columellas. 2023-32”