Sadie Family - Swartland Skerpioen 2024
96/100
James Suckling
96/100
Vinous
"According to Sadie, this is one of the best wines they have produced on this site: an extraordinary terroir that gives the cuvée a salty taste reminiscent of sea spray!"
"The Skerpioen 2024 is a blend of Chenin Blanc and Palomino from limestone soils near the coast. The grapes were harvested early this year. "The wine was much fuller than I expected and is one of the best wines we have produced on 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 revealing themselves on the nose. The palate is fresh and vibrant, very saline, certainly influenced by the marine environment, with the Palomino finally finding its voice on the finish. Superb. 2027-2042" (Vinous 2025)
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Eye
Straw yellow color, silvery highlights, brilliant disc
Nose
Concentrated and rich, it offers scents of lime, citrus juice, and iodine, complemented by a subtle saline minerality.
Mouth
Vibrant and textured attack, with pleasantly zesty aromas, lovely aromatics with sublime, flawless balance, long finish with subtle iodine and saline notes.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2042
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with grilled prawns, cod fillet, Chinese fondue...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Vinous
Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100
About wine:
Skerpioen 2024 is a blend of Chenin Blanc and Palomino grapes grown on limestone soils near the coast. The grapes were harvested early this year. "The wine was much fuller than I expected, and it's one of the best wines we've produced at this site," says Sadie. The Chenin component is more prominent than the Palomino at the moment, with aromas of sea spray and shelled oyster shells revealing themselves on the nose. The palate is fresh and vibrant, very saline, certainly influenced by the marine environment, with the Palomino finally finding its voice on the finish. Superb. 2027-2042
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100
About wine:
On the nose, aromas of fresh apricots, salted olives, shellfish, lemon cream, sage, and salted almonds. It is creamy, textured, and medium-bodied to full-bodied, with a salty freshness. Long and delicious. A blend of Chenin Blanc and Palomino. Drink now or cellar.
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