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Sadie Family - Swartland Soldaat 2024

Sadie Family - Swartland Soldaat 2024

97/100

James Suckling

92/100

Vinous

South Africa
grenache
harmonious
concentrate
goat's cheese

"Eben Sadie says he loves vinifying his 100% Grenache cuvée because the whole cellar is perfumed with its scents of strawberry, cherry and pomegranate!"

"On the nose, this extremely elegant and fragrant red wine reveals aromas of cut strawberries, pomegranate, rosehip, orange peel and wet stones. There are also notes of sour cherries. Medium-bodied, very fresh and silky, with very fine, harmonious yet present tannins. The finish is persistent and salty. A fine expression of Grenache. Fermented and aged in concrete. Drink or cellar. (James Suckling 2025)

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Estate

Sadie Family

Cuvée

Soldaat

Vintage

2024

Designation

Swartland WO Piekenierskloof

Region

South Africa

Grape varieties

100% Grenache

Terroirs

Olifants River region, 6-hectare vineyard on "Paleisheuwel Road", Citrusdal Mountain, decomposed granite soils, altitude 700 metres, warm Mediterranean climate, vines planted between 1990 and 2002

Viticulture

Reasoned

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Partial destemming (60% whole harvest), fermentation in concrete vats for 30 days, use of indigenous yeasts.

Production method

Unglued, unfiltered

Breeding

12 months in concrete vats (including 8 months on lees)

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

Bright, clear ruby colour

Nose

Intense, luscious scents of black cherries and strawberries, enhanced by deeper notes of warm earth.

Mouth

Fresh and elegant, textured and compact tannins, beautifully integrated and balanced acidity, aromas echoing the nose, long aromatic persistence auguring good ageing potential.

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 to 2 hours before

Drink from

2025

Drink before

2038

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with roast or grilled beef, game, navarin lamb...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

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Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100

About the wine:

Soldaat 2024 is Sadie's Grenache cuvée, with a slightly higher alcohol content than previous vintages, fermented and aged in concrete. This is evident on the nose, which is more generous, with slightly brighter notes than the 2023 vintage. Aromas of red cherries and cranberries. The palate is medium-bodied, with a tangy attack, notes of red cherries, pomegranate and crushed strawberries, and a slightly tannic finish. A charming Soldaat that will provide 12-15 years of pleasure. 2025-2038

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2025 guide) 97/100

About the wine:

On the nose, this extremely elegant, fragrant red wine reveals aromas of cut strawberries, pomegranate, rosehip, orange peel and wet stones. There are also notes of sour cherries. Medium-bodied, very fresh and silky, with very fine, harmonious yet present tannins. The finish is persistent and salty. A fine expression of Grenache. Fermented and aged in concrete. For drinking or cellaring.

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