98 points Tim Atkin, MW: "(13.5%). Yields were down to a measly 1,800 bottles from this isolated, soulful 1.4-hectare parcel in 2023. Planted between 1887 and 1928, and coaxed back to life in recent years, it's one of the world's greatest vineyards, planted with a medley of mostly Semillon and Palomino, with lesser amounts of Chenin Blanc and Muscat d'Alexandrie. Aged in old foudres, it has enticing aromas of jasmine, chamomile and rose petal and a palate of orange peel, elderflower and lemongrass. Hauntingly refined. 2025-35. (2024)"
97 points Claire Nesbitt (JamesSuckling.com): "A fragrant, deliciously tropical and vibrant white that has lime peel, nectarine, white peach, orange curd and a hint of lemongrass on the nose. It’s full-bodied, bright and exhilarating with a citrusy freshness and waxy phenolics. Very long, and still tight. Exciting field blend of semillon blanc, semillon gris, palomino, chenin blanc and muscat d’alexandrie, all dry-farmed. Try from 2025. (10/24/24)"
94 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2023 Voetpad comes from a parcel of co-planted Chenin Blanc, Sémillon Blanc and Sémillon Gris that Eben Sadie confessed is very difficult to work. It was originally planted for distillation purposes. This has a muted nose at first but then unfurls with linseed, grilled hazelnut and light earthy scents. The palate is finely balanced with a phenolic entry, a sharp line of acidity and a finish seasoned with stem ginger and orange rind. Wonderful. Drink: 2025-2045. (Sep 2024)"
97 points Claire Nesbitt (JamesSuckling.com): "A fragrant, deliciously tropical and vibrant white that has lime peel, nectarine, white peach, orange curd and a hint of lemongrass on the nose. It’s full-bodied, bright and exhilarating with a citrusy freshness and waxy phenolics. Very long, and still tight. Exciting field blend of semillon blanc, semillon gris, palomino, chenin blanc and muscat d’alexandrie, all dry-farmed. Try from 2025. (10/24/24)"
94 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2023 Voetpad comes from a parcel of co-planted Chenin Blanc, Sémillon Blanc and Sémillon Gris that Eben Sadie confessed is very difficult to work. It was originally planted for distillation purposes. This has a muted nose at first but then unfurls with linseed, grilled hazelnut and light earthy scents. The palate is finely balanced with a phenolic entry, a sharp line of acidity and a finish seasoned with stem ginger and orange rind. Wonderful. Drink: 2025-2045. (Sep 2024)"
| Product SKU | 353079 |
| Producer | Sadie Family |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| SubRegion | Swartland |
| Varietal | Other White Blends |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| Blend | Mostly Sémillon and Palomino, with lesser amounts of Chenin Blanc and Muscat d'Alexandrie |
| ABV | 13.5% |
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