The Sadie Family, Rotsbank other_regions both Beerenauslesen

both Beerenauslesen

serious and dense tannic spine on the long

This is a gorgeous expression of Merlot – really shows the herbal potential and freshness

There is fine intensity to the racy and pure medium weight flavors that possess both a lovely texture and ample minerality on the clean

showing very well even if it was bottled only one month before I tasted it

The Sadie Family, Rotsbank other_regions both BeerenauslesenThe 2022 Rotsbank is pure Chenin Blanc from Swartland that Sadie told me he had waited 14 years to make. The 39 year old vines grow on a shallow blue granite shelf. It is whole bunch pressed and aged in old foudres. It has a penetrating granitic nose, a touch of Crustacea, and is very well defined with a hint of green olive. The palate is supremely well balanced, taut and vibrant, with real depth and a tingle of white pepper on the finish. This is a