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Sadie Family - Swartland Skerpioen 2024
Sadie Family - Swartland Skerpioen 2024

Sadie Family - Swartland Skerpioen 2024

Swartland|White wine|Organic

96/100

James Suckling

96/100

Vinous

95/100

Robert Parker

South Africa
Chenin
salty
lime
Chinese fondue
biodynamics

"According to Sadie, this is one of the best wines they've produced at this vineyard: an extraordinary terroir that gives the wine a briny character with hints of sea spray!"

“The Skerpioen 2024 is a blend of Chenin Blanc and Palomino grown on limestone soils near the coast. The grapes were harvested early this year. “The wine was much fuller-bodied than I expected, and it’s one of the best wines we’ve produced from this site,” according to Sadie. The Chenin component is more prominent than the Palomino at the moment, with aromas of sea spray and shelled oyster shells unfolding on the nose. The palate is fresh and vibrant, very briny—undoubtedly heavily influenced by the marine environment—with the Palomino finally coming into its own on the finish. Superb. 2027–2042” (Vinous 2025)

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Estate

Sadie Family

Vintage

Skerpioen

Vintage

2024

Designation

Swartland

Region

South Africa

Grape Varieties

Chenin Blanc (Steen), Palomino (Vaalblaar)

Regions

Limestone soils on a chalky substrate; 2.4 hectares spread across the Dwarskerbos, Eland Bay, and Santa Helena Bay vineyards; vines planted in 1946; elevation of 30 meters; warm Mediterranean climate with 300 mm of rainfall per year

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Pressed in a vertical wooden press for 3 hours; alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in large oak casks; unfiltered, unfined wine

Livestock Farming

Aged for 12 months in old acacia and oak casks

Alcohol content

13%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Straw-yellow color with silvery highlights and a brilliant core

Nose

Concentrated and rich, it offers aromas of lime, citrus juice, and iodine, complemented by a subtle salty minerality

Palate

A vibrant, textured attack with pleasantly zesty aromas; beautifully aromatic with a sublime, flawless balance; a long finish with subtle hints of iodine and salt

Serve

At 10-12°C

Open

1 to 2 hours before

Drink starting at

2025

Drink before

2042

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with grilled shrimp, a cod fillet, or a Chinese fondue...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2026 guide) 95/100 (Extraordinary wine)

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

About the wine:

Made from a vineyard planted with both Chenin Blanc and Palomino, “The Sadie Family 2024 Swartland Die Distriksreeks Skerpioen” features salty and mineral notes, with aromas of crushed oyster shells, honey flowers, and a pronounced maritime salinity, all enveloping a full-bodied yet lively palate. Despite its concentration, this wine has one of the highest levels of natural acidity in the range. It is aged for 12 months in old acacia and oak casks. Made from 90-year-old vines planted in limestone soils near St. Helena Bay, the site’s coastal influence defines its unique character. 2026–2038
Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100

About the wine:

The Skerpioen 2024 is a blend of Chenin Blanc and Palomino grown on limestone soils near the coast. The grapes were harvested early this year. “The wine was much fuller-bodied than I expected, and it’s one of the best wines we’ve produced at this site,” according to Sadie. The Chenin component is more prominent than the Palomino at the moment, with aromas of sea spray and shelled oyster shells unfolding on the nose. The palate is fresh and vibrant, very briny—undoubtedly heavily influenced by the marine environment—with the Palomino finally coming into its own on the finish. Superb. 2027–2042
James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100

About the wine:

On the nose, aromas of fresh apricots, salted olives, shellfish, lemon cream, and sage, as well as salted almonds. It is creamy, textured, and medium-bodied to full-bodied, with a briny freshness. Long and delicious. A blend of Chenin Blanc and Palomino. Ready to drink or suitable for aging.

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