Sadie Family - Swartland Soldaat 2024
97/100
James Suckling
94/100
Robert Parker
92/100
Vinous
"Eben Sadie says she loves making her 100% Grenache wine because the entire cellar is filled with its aromas of strawberry, cherry, and pomegranate!"
“On the nose, this extremely elegant and fragrant red wine reveals aromas of sliced strawberries, pomegranates, rose hips, orange peel, and wet stones. There are also notes of tart cherries. It is medium-bodied, very fresh and silky, with very fine, harmonious yet present tannins. The finish is lingering and salty. A fine expression of Grenache. Fermented and aged in concrete. Drink now or cellar.” (James Suckling 2025)
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Eye
Ruby red, clear and bright
Nose
Intense, rich aromas of black cherries and strawberries, complemented by deeper notes of warm earth
Palate
Fresh and elegant, with textured, compact tannins, beautifully integrated and balanced acidity, flavors that echo the nose, and a long finish that suggests excellent aging potential
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2038
Food and wine pairings
Serve with a roast or grilled cut of beef, game, or a lamb stew...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2026 guide) 94/100 (Outstanding wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
This is the first wine served during the tasting of The Sadie Family’s range. The Citrusdal Mountain Die Distriksreeks Soldaat 2024 offers an earthy yet fragrant expression of Grenache, with notes of tart cherry, pomegranate, and blue flowers, supported by soft yet firm tannins. Lively and finely structured, this wine combines sun-ripened maturity with remarkable freshness, a result of its terroir at an elevation of 750 meters. Grown on quartz sandstone and mudstone soils in the Citrusdal mountains, the Soldaat exemplifies winemaker Eben Sadie’s quest for a Grenache cultivated on terroirs that offer light without excessive heat. It was a complex vintage, with little rain but less wind, which was a positive factor. The wine is aged exclusively in concrete tanks for 12 months. 2026–2038
Vinous
Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
The 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 notes that are a bit livelier than those of the 2023 vintage. Aromas of red cherries and cranberries. The palate is medium-bodied, with a tart attack, notes of red cherries, pomegranate, and crushed strawberries, and a slightly tannic finish. A charming Soldaat that will provide 12 to 15 years of enjoyment. 2025–2038
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 97/100
About the wine:
On the nose, this extremely elegant and fragrant red wine reveals aromas of sliced strawberries, pomegranates, rose hips, orange peel, and wet stones. There are also notes of tart cherries. It is medium-bodied, very fresh and silky, with very fine, harmonious yet distinct tannins. The finish is lingering and savory. A beautiful expression of Grenache. Fermented and aged in concrete. Ready to drink or for cellaring.
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