96 points Tim Atkin, MW: "(13%). Eben Sadie sources this delightful Swartland Cinsault from the Anthonij Rupert farm in Riebeeksrivier, using grapes grown on schist. Fermented with 30% whole bunches in concrete and foudres, it’s a graceful, elegant, refined expression of Cinsault with potpourri and Turkish Delight aromas, lots of zip and energy, succulent red berry fruit and granular tannins. 2025-40. (2024)"
96 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2023 Pofadder, 100% Cinsault planted in schist, has a floral bouquet: white flowers, rose petals, bright wild strawberry and cranberry, with a little more mineralité than the Soldaat. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red fruit. It’s perhaps the most tensile of any Pofadder I’ve tasted, culminating in a linear finish with life-affirming frisson. There is an effortless brilliance about this Pofadder—even better than last year's offering. Drink: 2025-2045. (Sep 2024)"
95 points Claire Nesbitt (JamesSuckling.com): "This has gorgeous aromatics, mesmerizing with rhubarb, licorice, redcurrant, citrus-rind, dried-rose and paprika aromas. It’s refined and elegant with medium body and fine-grained, crisp tannins providing bite. More savory characteristics come through on a long and taut finish. Cinsault from Riebeeksrivier in the Swartland, half destemmed and half whole-cluster fermented. Best after 2025. (10/26/24)"
96 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2023 Pofadder, 100% Cinsault planted in schist, has a floral bouquet: white flowers, rose petals, bright wild strawberry and cranberry, with a little more mineralité than the Soldaat. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red fruit. It’s perhaps the most tensile of any Pofadder I’ve tasted, culminating in a linear finish with life-affirming frisson. There is an effortless brilliance about this Pofadder—even better than last year's offering. Drink: 2025-2045. (Sep 2024)"
95 points Claire Nesbitt (JamesSuckling.com): "This has gorgeous aromatics, mesmerizing with rhubarb, licorice, redcurrant, citrus-rind, dried-rose and paprika aromas. It’s refined and elegant with medium body and fine-grained, crisp tannins providing bite. More savory characteristics come through on a long and taut finish. Cinsault from Riebeeksrivier in the Swartland, half destemmed and half whole-cluster fermented. Best after 2025. (10/26/24)"
| Product SKU | 353082 |
| Producer | Sadie Family |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| SubRegion | Swartland |
| Varietal | Other Red Wines |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 100% Cinsault |
| ABV | 13.0% |
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