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Sadie Family - Swartland Columella 2023

Sadie Family - Swartland Columella 2023

98/100

James Suckling

96/100

Vinous

South Africa
great finale
silky tannins
beef tenderloin
flagship vintage

"Ranked among James Suckling's TOP 100 best wines of 2025, taste the best of South Africa!"

"Black cherries, fresh plums, sandalwood, peach pits, sage, and cloves on the nose of this deliciously refined and complex red. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied, intense but full of finesse and elegance, with firm and very fine tannins. Long, continuous, and delicious, with a beautiful interplay between fruit and spices. I love this wine. Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault, Tinta Barocca, and Pinotage. It is already ready to drink, but will be even better after a few years." (James Suckling 2025)

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Sadie Family

Vintage

Columella

Vintage

2023

Designation

Swartland

Region

South Africa

Grape varieties

Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsaut et Tinta Barocca

Terroirs

Decomposed granite, slate, and gravel soils; vineyards in Paardeberg, Kasteelbarg, Malmesbury, and Piquetberg; plots of old vines; altitude ranging from 200 to 1,000 meters; warm Mediterranean climate

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape harvest

Manuals

Wine making

Fermentation in 3,300-liter open concrete vats with indigenous yeasts for three weeks, followed by three weeks of post-fermentation maceration before transfer to barrels.

Livestock farming

Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (5% new) then 12 months in casks, unfiltered and unfined.

Alcohol content

13,5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Ruby red color, intense and brilliant

Nose

Floral scents, notes of bright fresh fruit, oriental spices, violet, and deeper earthy nuances

Mouth

Fresh and compact attack, silky and perfectly balanced tannins, long and flavorful finish, complexified by floral and spicy nuances.

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2025

Drink before

2050

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy with grilled beef tenderloin, lamb tagine, Fourme d'Ambert cheese...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100

About wine:

Columella 2023 is the usual blend of seven grape varieties. It has a fairly intense bouquet, with a mixture of red and black fruits, cigar box, potpourri, and a slight marine influence. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine tannins, a smooth mouthfeel, beautiful balance, and a long, tender finish. This Columella offers wonderful transparency that will provide many years of enjoyment. It rivals the best wines produced by Sadie. 2028-2050

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2025 guide) 98/100

About wine:

Black cherries, fresh plums, sandalwood, peach pits, sage, and cloves on the nose of this deliciously refined and complex red. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied, intense but full of finesse and elegance, with firm and very fine tannins. Long, continuous, and delicious, with a beautiful interplay between fruit and spices. I love this wine. Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault, Tinta Barocca, and Pinotage. It is ready to drink now, but will be even better after a few years.

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