Sadie Family - Olifants River Skurfberg 2023
96/100
James Suckling
95/100
Vinous
“Sadie offers us a 100% Chenin cuvée made from 80-year-old vines grown at the foot of the stunning Citrusdal Mountains!”
“The Skurfberg 2023, a pure Chenin grown on sandstone soils (which Sadie said produce ‘earthy’ whites), has a very intense nose. It is oily and resinous, with notes of grapefruit and a hint of peach skin—very well-defined but needing a little time in the glass. Taut and fresh, the palate is very lime-forward on the attack and brimming with energy from start to finish. It unfolds gently on the finish. This is an exceptionally gifted Skurfberg. 2026–2046” (Vinous 2024)
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Eye
Pale gold color, bright
Nose
Beautifully concentrated, with aromas of Granny Smith apples, pear skin, and figs, along with a few rich notes of melon
Palate
A creamy, velvety texture, underpinned by vibrant, lively acidity, with superb concentration that lingers into a long, pure, and elegant finish
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2046
Production
4,200 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Serve with monkfish à l'Armoricaine, seared lobster, or sole meunière...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Vinous
Wine rated (2024 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
The 2023 Skurfberg, a pure Chenin grown on sandstone soils (which Sadie has said produce “earthy” whites), has a very intense nose. It is oily and resinous, with notes of grapefruit and a hint of peach skin—very well-defined but needing a little time in the glass. Taut and fresh, the palate is very lime-forward on the attack and brimming with energy from start to finish. It unfolds gently on the finish. This is an exceptionally gifted Skurfberg. 2026–2046
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 96/100
About the wine:
This full-bodied Chenin Blanc offers depth and richness. Flavorful and lively, it reveals notes of lime zest, sliced pear, fenugreek, beeswax, and chamomile. Bright, yet compact and dense. Best enjoyed starting in 2025.
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