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Sadie Family - Swartland Columella 2023

Sadie Family - Swartland Columella 2023

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5/5 (2021 / 2 customers)

98/100

James Suckling

96/100

Vinous

South Africa
great finale
silky tannins
beef tenderloin
signature wine

"Featured in James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2025—experience the best of South Africa!"

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

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Estate

Sadie Family

Vintage

Columella

Vintage

2023

Designation

Swartland

Region

South Africa

Grape varieties

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

Terroirs

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

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Fermented in 3,300-liter open concrete tanks using native yeasts for 3 weeks, followed by post-fermentation maceration for an additional 3 weeks before being transferred to barrels

Livestock farming

Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (5% new) followed by 12 months in large oak casks; unfined and unfiltered

Alcohol content

13,5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Ruby red, intense and brilliant

Nose

Floral aromas, notes of vibrant fresh fruit, oriental spices, violet, and deeper earthy undertones

Palate

A crisp, well-structured attack, silky, perfectly balanced tannins, and a long, flavorful finish, enhanced by floral and spicy notes

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2025

Drink before

2050

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with grilled beef tenderloin, a lamb tagine, or some Fourme d’Ambert...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100

About the wine:

The 2023 Columella is the usual blend of seven grape varieties. It has a fairly intense bouquet, with notes of red and black fruits, cigar box, potpourri, and a slight hint of the sea. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, with fine tannins, a soft mouthfeel, lovely balance, and a long, tender finish. This Columella offers wonderful clarity that will provide many years of drinking pleasure. It is right up there with the best wines produced by Sadie. 2028–2050

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2025 guide) 98/100

About the 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 yet full of finesse and elegance, with firm, very fine tannins. Long, persistent, and delicious, with a beautiful interplay between fruit and spice. I love this wine. Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault, Tinta Barocca, and Pinotage. It’s ready to drink now, but will be even better after a few years.

Customer rating

(2021 vintage)

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5/5

based on 2 reviews

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Review by Mr. STEPHANE L. Posted on 06/22/2025

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